You are invited to participate in our annual Community Campout. It will he held on October 19 & 20 from 6:00p.m. to 6:00a.m. Here is the flyer for the details.
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Join AHF's Nancy Sasaki and Sylvia Barron as they present a $25,000 Mission Support Grant to Diana Peacher, CEO, Patient Navigator of Cancer Resource Center of the Desert.
Cancer Resource Center of the Desert is a community organization dedicated to providing a guiding hand and compassionate heart to cancer patients and their families through services that educate, guide, support, and empower the patient through the cancer journey.
The Cancer Resource Center of the Desert (CRCD) advances health and wellness for Imperial County (IC) cancer patients through its Patient Navigation Program (PNP) by responding to specific needs and cultural barriers to cancer care with an emphasis on financial/insurance navigation.
To learn more about Cancer Resource Center of the Desert and the Alliance Healthcare Foundation visithttp://www.alliancehealthcarefoundati....
SALES throughout January and February DELIVERIES begin March 12, 2013 $20.00 Ten Stems (30-50 blooms) With Vase Pictured
For Information Call 353.6571 or Toll Free 1.866.423.2723
Read MoreCHARACTERISTICS OF CANCER PATIENTS AND BARRIERS TO APPROPRIATE ACCESS TO CANCER TREATMENT: A RURAL UNDERSERVED AREA IN CALIFORNIA
Student’s Name: Helen Palomino, MSW Supervising Mentor: Jong-Deuk Baek, PhD
ABSTRACT
Background: Cancer care disparities are well reported between racial minority groups
including African Americans and Hispanic populations. This report is, as far as we know, the
first attempt to show the financial burden and insurance conversion among cancer patients in the
medically underserved U.S./Mexico area of Imperial County, California. The objectives of this
report are to evaluate demographic and cancer characteristics among patients living in a rural
medically underserved Imperial County community and to evaluate financial and other barriers
to cancer care faced by patients living in this community.
Method: Data from this report was analyzed using a sample of 308 CRCD clients of both
genders, with varying cancer diagnosis, and enrolled in CRCD from January 1, 2011 and July 31,
2012. The majority of CRCD cancer patients in the sample are Latino/Hispanic (85%).
Results: Majority of cancer patients are younger (< 60 of age), under FPL, and small household
(one or less). Higher proportions of breast cancer and blood cancer; higher proportions of female
and younger patients diagnosed at Mexico; females have higher percentage of advanced cancer
diagnosis. Financial burden, transportation, and language/cultural barriers were found to be the
major concerns/needs of cancer patients.
Conclusion: When obstacles arise, it is vital that there be an advocate/partner with the patient to
mitigate or remove barriers that interfere with the continuum of cancer care. Financial concerns
and limited access to cancer care are significant challenges throughout the diagnostic, treatment,
and post treatment journey in Imperial County.
Please join us for the CRCD Community Campout October 20-21, 2012 at Imperial High School football field. Our theme for this year is SUPER HEROES UNITE AGAINST CANCER! Teams are forming now! If you are interested in additional information please call: (760) 353-6571
Hey everybody! Another hot Saturday here in the Imperial Valley. How will you stay cool? I am sure many ladies would love to just go to the I.V. Mall and shop around, and enjoy the nice air-conditioned environment. Today, Saturday July 30th, 2011, the Mexican Consulate of Calexico, will hold their Women's Expo at the old Gap store (you know where it is!) and CRCD will be there! Come by our booth and ask about our services or how to start your team for our annual Campout Against Cancer. This year's theme is "BOOT OUT CANCER" , so come by the mall, check out the expo, stop by our booth and stay cool !