COVID-19 Resources
[expand title="General Cancer-Related Financial Resources" tag="h3" trigclass="arrowright"] Cancer Support Community Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund - May provide assistance in the form of a $250 credit card for qualified people with cancer who are in active treatment. For an application, please
Caring for the Social and Mental Wellbeing of Yourself and Others during COVID-19
Written by Tammy M. Beran, PhD. Dr. Beran is a Psychologist and former Simms Mann trainee who specializes in how to support those impacted by health challenges and coping with isolation. With our entire country a few weeks into physically distancing, the
The Chronic Illness on The Mighty featuring Michael Eselun, BCC
The Mighty is a digital health community created to empower and connect people facing health challenges and disabilities. The Chronic Illness on the Mighty features stories about Chronic Illness. Our Chaplain, Michael Eselun, BCC, was interviewed by For Grace founder
Voice America Interviews Featuring Simms/Mann Clinicians
Living to 100 Club with Joseph M Casciani, PhD is a weekly show on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel. The Living to 100 Club offers fresh and inspiring perspectives on aging successfully, no matter how much help we
Wellness Resources to Cope with COVID-19
Here are a list of helpful resources that our clinicians have shared to help with the challenges faced during the COVID-19 outbreak. We have created a page containing Mindfulness Apps and tools. Calm has made a number of their resources available for
COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources for UCLA Oncology Patients
Our Integrative Oncology Specialist, Carolyn Katzin, has created a guide for foods and supplements that may be helpful in supporting your immune response. Carolyn also posted her Immuno-Soup recipe. This soup is an excellent source of Vitamin C, A, B6,
Immune Support for Colds and Flu
Viral infections result in activation of an immune response. Some foods and supplements may be helpful in supporting this response. Others may be helpful in handling common symptoms. [expand title="Prevention when risk is elevated:" tag="h3" trigclass="arrowright"] Wipe down all surfaces including
Simms/Mann Family Foundation Endowment
About the Endowment Campaign The Simms/Mann Center is expanding its vital services to care for patients in all UCLA Health Hematology/Oncology clinics throughout Southern California. With our dramatically increased expansion of services comes a need for even greater philanthropy. To ensure
Managing Stress After a Cancer Diagnosis
This workshop will engage you in learning and practicing stress-reduction skills that you can use at any time. This two-part experiential workshop will review ways of managing stress that can come with a cancer diagnosis, whether you have been recently diagnosed,
EOLOA FAQ
The California Department of Public Health now has a new End of Life Option Act (EOLA) form submission portal available. This EOLA portal enables all of the required forms to be completed online, electronically signed and submitted directly to CDPH.