The Philip E. and Naomi P. Lippincott Resource and Education Center (REC) is a patient and family learning center.
We offer accurate information you can trust to all Fox Chase patients and their families, people at high-risk, staff, and the public.
Our staff is here to help you learn more about cancer risk, prevention, screening and treatment, like clinical trials. If you need support services, we can also refer you to other Fox Chase departments and programs or to local and national organizations.
REC resources include:
- REConline - our digital (online) library
- Health educators onsite to help you
- Visitor computers and IPads with internet access and reviewed websites. (printer available during business hours)
- Brochures, booklets, factsheets, newsletters, and reviewed websites on cancer related topics
- Virtual Community Education Series for patients, caregivers and the public
- Charging stations for your phones and tablets
- Community resources
- Information about other Fox Chase programs:
- Patient-To-Patient Network (P2PN) - A telephone-based support program matching new patients with Fox Chase survivors and services.
- Talbot Research Library
- myTempleHealth Portal (formerly myFoxChase) - REC staff can assist patients and family members to set-up an account. Through myTempleHealth, patients can communicate with their healthcare team, access lab results, and see upcoming appointments.
- Nutrition Support and Nutrition Counseling
- Risk Assessment Program
- Tobacco Treatment Program
- Social Work Services
All materials and services are free of charge to REC visitors.
Three Locations at Fox Chase to Serve You
- Robert C. Young, MD, Pavilion, 1st floor, main corridor, end of hallway near East Garage entrance (staffed by health educators)
- Fox Chase – Buckingham (unstaffed informational area)
- Fox Chase – East Norriton (unstaffed informational areas)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
Guest Wi-FI
- To connect to the Guest Wi-Fi select Temple Health_Guest network from the list of available Wi-FI Networks.
- You will be automatically redirected to accept the legal disclaimer
- Click done
Use our Contact Form, email your questions to [email protected], or call us at 215-214-1618.
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of this Resource and Education Center information
