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Cancer Care Closet

We want to help! Access two programs in one visit with plenty of FREE head coverings from which to choose.

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HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital's Cancer Care Closet


HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese offers wigs, hats, scarves and other head coverings through their Cancer Care Closet program. To schedule an appointment for the Cancer Care Closet, contact 618-526-5436 

St. Joseph’s Breese Wig Loan Program

  • Try on and choose from new, stylish wigs and head coverings created especially for cancer patients.
  • Choose from several dozen donated wigs cleaned by certified cosmetologists.
  • Help yourself to hats and scarves made and/or donated by Clinton County Quilters Association members and other generous souls.

Contact Megan Korte PTA at [email protected] or call 618-526-5436 to schedule your appointment. The closet is located in the St. Joseph’s Breese Healthplex at 14160 Jamestown Road, Breese, IL.

Chemo Kits for Men & Women

Chemo kits include specialized comfort items. The items can help ease some of the side effects many people experience during chemotherapy or help pass the time during treatments.

Donations

Monetary donations are currently accepted for the Cancer Care Closet by selecting the Cancer Care Closet in this online form or by check. 

Please make checks payable to: HSHS St. Joseph's Breese Foundation

In the memo portion of the check, write: "Restricted to Breese Cancer Care Closet"

If you have any questions on making a donation, please call us at 618-526-5698.