 Abbott Northwestern HospitalThe Penny George™ Institute for Health and HealingFor information on outpatient services or classes, or to schedule an appointment, For other information, call As the largest hospital-based program of its kind in the country, the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing at Abbott Northwestern is setting national standards for enhancing health care through an integrative health approach. We do this by:
New online pain education
The Penny George Institute has launched an online education tool to teach people about pain and how to manage it. You will learn about the pain process, integrative health approaches that can help, and some pain management exercises to try at home. LiveWell Fitness Center LiveWell Fitness CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota The LiveWell philosophy encourages everyone to seek their highest level of well-being every day. Our goal is to develop an exercise program that enhances your overall health. Transforming health careThe Penny George Institute came into existence in 2003 through the visionary support of the George Family Foundation and the Ted and Roberta Mann Foundation. MissionTo transform health care locally through the provision of outstanding integrative care to patients and employees in all settings across Abbott Northwestern and its related institutions. The Penny George Institute will transform health care nationally through the development and dissemination of integrative care practices that demonstratably enhance quality, ensure safety and reduce costs. VisionThe Penny George Institute seeks to transform health care by blending the art of healing and the science of curing to optimize the health of the whole person - mind, body and spirit. Outcomes Reports
Anna Linck credits heart transplant and holistic healing with survivalAnna Linck credits the power of modern medicine with the life-saving heart transplant she underwent on Easter morning. She credits the power of integrative care with helping her hang on during the 10-week hospital stay leading up to the transplant. Outpatient servicesTo learn more about our Anyone who seeks an integrative approach to health can access these services at the Penny George Institute's Outpatient Clinic:
Printable map and directions to the Penny George Institute Outpatient Clinic. Inpatient servicesTo learn more about our While hospitalized, integrative services may be requested as part of a patient's care. A practitioner from the Penny George Institute visits the patient to determine which services are appropriate. If you are considering integrative health services, contact your physician before your hospital stay or ask your attending nurse once at the hospital. All complementary therapy services provided during the hospital stay are considered part of the patient's hospital care and are not billed for. The Penny George Institute's inpatient services include:
The Penny George Institute partners closely with inpatient services across Abbott Northwestern, including Medical/Surgical areas, the Minneapolis Heart Institute®, Neuroscience Institute, Orthopaedic Institute, Sister Kenny® Rehabilitation Institute,, WomenCare® and the Virginia Piper Cancer Insitute®. Community education
Yoga for back painUsing gentle asana (easy movements and postures), breath awareness, and deep relaxation, learn how to alleviate chronic pain by strengthening different muscle groups, by bringing more circulation to the back, and by creating more functional movement patterns. Yoga to reduce stress and cultivate balanceYoga gives us tools to calm our nervous system and balance our lives. Using gentle asana (easy movements and postures), breath awareness, guided meditation and deep relaxation, this course will give you tools to reduce stress, to gain more focus, to work with challenging emotions and to feel more balanced in your life. You will take away three short practices that can be done at home, and a home practice will be strongly encouraged. Beginning yogaIn this six-week class, learn basic yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation practices. Gentle yoga invites you to move slowly and with awareness, relaxing the mind, body and spirit. Yoga for cancer and chronic illnessThis seated yoga class is appropriate for people in all levels of condition. We will follow the traditional format of a hatha yoga class—including a self check-in, movement practice, relaxation practice, breathing practice and meditation—while making adaptations to meet the conditions of all class participants. Each session will be dedicated to experiencing the holistic benefits of yoga. Research has shown that yoga can provide an increased sense of hope, energy, confidence and ability to perform the activities of daily living. While elevating mood, it also decreases pain, fatigue, anxiety, nausea and sleep disturbances. Yoga for healingThis six-week series integrates restorative yoga, gentle yoga, hands-on work, breath work and guided meditation to support healing. The word healing comes from the word whole – it is the process of reuniting, restoring or returning to oneness. This practice is wonderful for those healing from injury or illness as well as for caregivers. Yoga to promote fertilityThis six-week series offers a community of support no matter where you are in your conception journey. It provides coping strategies and methods to reduce stress while dealing with aspects of diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Yoga for breast cancer patientsThis is a class designed specifically for breast cancer patients during or post-treatment as a complement to your healing process. The benefits of this class include re-establishing flexibility and arm movement after surgery, reducing swelling from lymphedema, relief from anxiety, stress, and fatigue, improved posture and a greater sense of your strength and well-being. Healing touch level 1This class is designed for registered nurses, licensed health care professionals, bodyoriented therapists, psychotherapists or other individuals who desire to incorporate energy system concepts, principles and techniques into their existing or new practice. Students will gain an understanding of: the basics of the human energy system, chakras, principles and practice of healing touch, basic assessment and intervention techniques, application of healing touch in personal/professional practice. This course can be taken alone or can be combined with future advanced levels. Endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association. Healing touch level 2Level 2 is for students who have completed Level 1 and wish to increase breadth and depth in the study of healing touch. The second level of study in Healing Touch includes an intake interview, back techniques and a one-hour healing sequence. Emphasis in the experiential learning is on developing healing sequences for specific client needs. Healing touch level 3Level 3 is for students who want more in-depth skills in healing touch, and have successfully completed Level 1 and Level 2. This course includes development of higher sense perception (HSP), sequencing of healing techniques, working with guidance, self-healing and self-development. Mindfulness-based stress reductionThis class can help you deal with anxiety and depression, chronic pain and illness, cardiac disease, or just find balance in your life. This eight-week series is based on the highly regarded work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of "Full Catastrophe Living." Mindfulness-retreat: Applying the fruits of mindfulness to stress in the workplaceThis experiential half-day mindfulness retreat is rejuvenating, motivating and instructional. After a relaxing session, you’ll leave with many short, simple ways to restore yourself during and after a hectic day. Cultivating self-care through mindfulness and presence: Mindfulness-based stress reduction for nurses, health practitioners & family caregiversThis introductory course is comprised of eight weekly sessions that include walking, eating, sitting, yoga meditation, instruction, group discussion and a full-day retreat to fully integrate the MBSR experience. Resilience trainingResilience Training is an eight-week group program developed by Henry Emmons, MD, and based on his book, "The Chemistry of Joy." It is designed to help people enhance their natural resilience, making them less likely to develop problems with depression and other chronic diseases. Desired outcomes for program participants include reduced severity of depression and anxiety symptoms, a decrease in future episodes and less reliance on prescription medications. To schedule the initial consultation, please call 612-863-3333. The fee for the appointment is $200 and is not billable to insurance. If you decide to participate in the full program, the $200 will be applied to the total Resilience Training program fee of $900. Education for health care professionalsSee a list of learning opportunities for health care professionals. Visual arts exhibitsEach month, a new local artist is chosen to display work at the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing's Outpatient Clinic. Artwork portrays themes of health, healing and spirit. The exhibit and opening receptions are free and open to the public. The exhibit may be viewed during clinic hours, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The October - November exhibit features photographs by Carolyn Light Bell in the Penny George Institute's Outpatient Clinic and outside the LiveWell Fitness Center, and photographs by Nancy Cox, RN, in the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute Clinic/Radiation Oncology. The December - January exhibit features textiles by Chiaki O'Brien. ResearchResearch is key to expanding integrative health practices. Using data analysis and clinical trials, our research establishes measurable patient outcomes and identifies best practices. To learn more about current research studies and opportunities in general, contact 612-863-9862. Do you have high blood pressure?The Penny George Institute currently is seeking volunteers for a stress management study who are 50 to 75 years old and who have high systolic blood pressure and normal or low diastolic blood pressure. Participants will be reimbursed for time and travel. Physical exams, blood tests and training will be provided at no cost. Subjects may be on medication for high blood pressure. Call the Integrative Health Research Center at 612-863-9862 to learn more. Outpatient ClinicOur outpatient clinic is located at the southeast corner of 28th Street and Chicago Avenue: The Penny George Institute for Health and Healing To make an appointment, call 612-863-3333 Inpatient Services612-863-6122 LiveWell Fitness Center612-863-5178 Integrative Health Research Center612-863-9862 ParkingFor outpatient center parking, clients use the parking ramp at East 28th Street and Chicago Avenue, entering and exiting at the 28th street entrance. DirectionsOther resources on the Web
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