The Peitz Cancer Support House provides a comprehensive support services
program from first diagnosis throughout treatment and beyond in a home-like
environment for cancer patients and their families. This is the area’s
first line of support for cancer patients, and their families and friends.
We are here to encourage you, from diagnosis through treatment.
The Peitz Cancer Support House is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m., and free support group meetings and other activities are held
at various times of the day and evening. A staff member or volunteer will
be available weekdays during regular business hours to answer questions
about events and activities.
We are located across the parking lot from the Cline Emergency Center entrance
of Baxter Health. For more information about the Peitz Cancer Support
House, call (870) 508-CARE (2273) or email Melissa Hudson, PCSH Coordinator, at
mhudson@baxterregional.org.
PCSH Advisory Board
Kelley Nosari, Chair
Heather Hammonds, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Medical Advisor
Jay Chafin
Leslie Dewey-McDaniel
Philip Frame
Julie Haney
Robin S. Hawkins
Jan Peitz
Mark Schneider
Rita Williams
Sarah Edwards, Foundation Advisor
Melissa Hudson, PCSH Coordinator
Hours of Service
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
FREE support group meetings and other activities are held at various times
of the day and evening. A staff member or volunteer will be available
weekdays during regular business hours to answer questions about events
and activities.
Melissa has worked in healthcare for many years and has a great passion
for helping others. She feels very blessed to be the Coordinator of the
PCSH and enjoys being a part of offering encouragement, support and education
to cancer patients and their families.
Melissa has experienced losing a grandfather to cancer but has also had
many loved ones diagnosed with cancer survive. She knows firsthand that
there is so much hope to be had with a cancer diagnosis and many moments
to celebrate along the way.
Melissa moved to the Twin Lakes Area in 2004 and resides in Gassville with
her husband, Christian, and son, Tristan. She enjoys spending time with
her family and takes pride in being a mom. She enjoys canoeing, scenic
country drives and hikes as well as church activities and Bible studies.
Melissa is passionate about promoting the services offered at PCSH and
making those newly diagnosed with cancer aware that they can come there
for support and information. She can be contacted by calling the PCSH
at (870) 508-CARE (2273) or via email at
mhudson@baxterregional.org.
Where We Are Located
The Peitz Cancer Support House is located across the parking lot from the
Cline Emergency Center entrance of Baxter Health.
