Crisp Regional Hospital to Offer Hair-Preserving Tech for Cancer Patients

New cold cap technology aims to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy treatment.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Crisp Regional Hospital in Georgia is implementing a new cold cap technology to help cancer patients retain their hair during chemotherapy. The hospital has received the necessary equipment and is currently in the training phase, with plans to make the service available to patients in the coming weeks. The cold caps work by constricting blood vessels at the hair follicles, preventing chemotherapy drugs from reaching them and causing hair loss.

Why it matters

Hair loss is a common and distressing side effect of chemotherapy for many cancer patients. This new technology offers an opportunity for patients to maintain their appearance and self-confidence during a difficult treatment process. The community-driven fundraising effort to bring this service to Crisp Regional Hospital also highlights the importance of accessible, supportive care for cancer patients.

The details

Crisp Regional Hospital's oncology department has received a new portable cold cap machine and is awaiting the delivery of the caps themselves. Once training is complete on February 25th, the hospital will be able to offer the hair-preserving technology to patients. The cold caps work by cooling the scalp to constrict blood vessels and prevent chemotherapy drugs from reaching the hair follicles, allowing patients to retain their hair during treatment. Patients will be required to wear the caps during chemotherapy sessions and for two hours afterward.

  • Crisp Regional Hospital's oncology department received the new cold cap machine in late September 2025.
  • A training session on the new technology is scheduled for February 25, 2026.
  • The hospital is still waiting on the delivery of the cold caps themselves.

The players

Christina Bray

Director of oncology at Crisp Regional Hospital.

Melody Godfrey

Founder of the Melody Godfrey Agency for Country Financial, who helped raise funds for the cold cap technology through a "Light it Up Pink" event.

Lisa Fallaw

Owner of Three's Company, who joined in the fundraising efforts for the cold cap technology.

Crisp County Power

Hosted a golf tournament to raise funds for the cold cap technology.

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What they’re saying

“The cold capping shrinks the blood vessels at the hair follicle so that the chemotherapy doesn't get to the hair follicle, so the patients are able to keep their hair through certain types of chemotherapy.”

— Christina Bray, Director of oncology (The Cordele Dispatch)

“When I looked at this project, I thought, this is going to be too big. It's going to be too much. I can't ask the community to do this. And they did it.”

— Christina Bray, Director of oncology (The Cordele Dispatch)

What’s next

The hospital is scheduled to hold a training session on the new cold cap technology on February 25, 2026, after which the service will be made available to cancer patients.

The takeaway

This new hair-preserving technology at Crisp Regional Hospital represents a significant advancement in supportive care for cancer patients, helping them maintain their appearance and self-confidence during a challenging treatment process. The community's fundraising efforts to bring this service to the hospital also demonstrate the importance of accessible, compassionate care for those battling cancer.