Appearance Center at Holzer Center for Cancer Care

Holzer Cancer Center also features an Appearance Center offering fittings for wigs and prosthesis.  The Appearance Center is located at the Holzer Center for Cancer Care.

If you wish to contact the Appearance Center, please visit the Holzer Center for Cancer Care Contact Page, or call 740-446-5474. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and help you with your cosmetic and prosthetic needs.

Services at the Appearance Center

The Appearance Center staff sees about twenty people each month, working with them to provide wigs, liners, scarves, and hats. We are also able to replace bras, prosthesis, and tracheotomy bibs for those who need them.

On the third Monday of each month, the Appearance Center offers a “Look Good, Feel Better” program through the American Cancer Society. This program is headed by a Certified Beautician/Cosmetologist who volunteers her time to teach cancer patients (typically women) useful makeup techniques, nail care, and skin care. Options for hair loss are also considered, including styling guides for wigs, scarves, and turbans.

We work hard to provide each patient with the self-confidence to smile and take on a more positive attitude. Walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged.

Common Questions

How much does it cost to take care of a wig?

As long as a cancer patient needs the wig, our Beautician/Cosmetologist (who leads the Look Good, Feel Better program) will clean and style the wig every six weeks. Also, our volunteers work with each client to educate them on economical ways to maintain their wig.

What is available?

There is an assortment of wigs in blonde, brunette, black, gray, auburn, and snow white. We also carry a variety of hats and scarves.

Insurance

All the services provided by the Appearance Center are free for cancer patients.

Hours

The Appearance Center is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Personnel

Our area is made up of 57 volunteers, who are able to assist in the Cancer Resource Center and Appearance Center.

Service Area

The Appearance Center at Holzer Cancer Center provides services for cancer patients throughout Gallia County and the city of Jackson, as well as Meigs, Lawrence, and Athens Counties in Ohio and Mason County, West Virginia.

Location

Joan Schmidt, Volunteer Coordinator
Cancer Care Appearance Center
170 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH 45631

Phone: 740-441-3909

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