Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine combines the discipline of modern science with the wisdom of ancient healing. For people living with chronic or life-threatening illness, it can address the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and families.  In treating disease, complementary therapies are not substitutes for mainstream medical care; they are used in concert with medical treatment to help alleviate stress, reduce pain and anxiety, manage symptoms, and promote a feeling of well-being.  Our new Roy and Patricia Disney Cancer Center to be located directly across the street from Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center will incorporate this approach to offer diagnosis, treatment, professional counseling, support groups and educational resources in one location.