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Gatineau >
- 05 July 2021 -
- Accomodations
Outaouais Lodge – Michael J. McGivney Pavilion
Our accommodation centre is located just steps away from Gatineau Hospital and offers you pleasant and safe surroundings so that you can concentrate on getting well. Our personnel will welcome you warmly and do their best to respond to your needs and meet your expectations.I appreciated my stay so much at the centre that I didn’t want to leave. We were really given special treatment… thanks to all the personnel! »

Trois-Rivières >
- 04 July 2021 -
- Accomodations
Mauricie Lodge
Connected to the university-affiliated regional hospital, our accommodation centre in Trois-Rivières offers you pleasant and safe surroundings so that you can concentrate on getting well. Our personnel will welcome you warmly and do their best to respond to your needs and meet your expectations.I appreciated my stay so much at the centre that I didn’t want to leave. We were really given special treatment… thanks to all the personnel! »

Lévis >
- 03 July 2021 -
- Accomodations
Maison Dessercom in Lévis
Located just steps away from Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis, our accommodation centre offers you pleasant and safe surroundings so that you can concentrate on getting well. Our personnel will welcome you warmly and do their best to respond to your needs and meet your expectations.

Quebec >
- 02 July 2021 -
- Accomodations
Quebec Lodge
Located only a few steps away from the new CHU Integrated Cancer Center, our accommodation center provides a friendly, safe environment designed to help you focus on your recovery. Our staff will extend you a warm welcome and do everything in their power to meet your needs and expectations.
Acupuncture
- 27 September 2020 -
- Others services
Acupuncture treatment consists of implanting small, sterile, single-use needles into specific sites of the skin. The acupuncturist adapts each intervention to the client's condition at the time of the consultation (type of cancer, treatments, etc.).
The benefits
- Reducing nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, particularly in breast cancer cases;
- Reducing stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms and fatigue;
- Improving overall quality of life.
Montreal - in partnership with le Collège de Rosemont
BACK IN 2023
Free, registrations required
Free, registrations required
To take advantage of this service at the Regional Centre, submit a request >
Information:
514-527-2194 ext. 224
Information:
514-527-2194 ext. 224
Painting workshop
- 26 September 2020 -
- Others services
IYou do not need artistic talent or experience. You need only let yourself be guided by the volunteer leading the workshop to explore through colour and form.
Trois-Rivières
Suspended due to COVID-19
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $4
Registrations required
Cost: $4
Registrations required
Information : 819-693-4242
Visualization workshops
- 05 January 2020 -
- Others services
Workshops for people affected by cancer.
“Visualize the well-being!” workshops
Free online workshops
Registrations required
Resume this fall
Registrations required
Resume this fall
View schedules and register here >
Information: 1-800-363-0063
Information: 1-800-363-0063
Laughter yoga workshops
- 05 January 2020 -
- Others services
Workshops for people affected by cancer and their loved ones.
“Laughter is health!” workshops
Free online workshops
Registrations requiredc
Resume this fall
Registrations requiredc
Resume this fall
View schedules and register here >
Information: 1-800-363-0063
Information: 1-800-363-0063
Look Good Feel Better
- 04 January 2020 -
- Others services
Under the direction of a team of volunteers specializing in skin care, participants learn special make-up techniques and hear practical advice on skin and nail care, on the hygienic use of cosmetics and hair alternatives.
Due to COVID-19, all of the face-to-face workshops are currently suspended. The organization Look Good Feel Better offers some online workshops.
Gatineau
Suspended due to COVID-19
Free, registrations required
Information: 819-561-2262
Quebec City
Suspended due to COVID-19
Free, registrations required
Information: 418-657-5334
Sherbrooke
Suspended due to COVID-19
Free, registrations required
Information: 819-822-2125
Loan of wigs
- 23 June 2015 -
- Others services
Skilled volunteers who pay attention to your needs welcome you warmly and provide wise advice to help you find the best style of hairpiece for you.
Cost: $25 including care accessories
Quebec City
1 800 363-0063
Lévis
1 800 363-0063
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