Maryville Academy

Project Title
Complementary Medicine Symptom Assessment Management Program (CAM-SAM)
Amount
$25,000
Category
Alternative Medicine
Year
2016
Location
Des Plaines, IL

This trail blazing effort is designed to lessen pain and suffering of medically fragile and technology dependent children ages birth through 21 who have life-threatening and/or terminal illnesses and are currently residing in transitional care facilities. Complementary therapies used include massage and music. CAM-SAM, the first program of its kind in pediatric transitional care, will be a ground-breaking initiative that might well be the only such program in the United States at this time.