Local patients to share cancer survivorship journeys to highlight support services
Wed, Nov. 9 / 12pm / via Zoom
On November 9th, Northern Light Mercy Hospital will host a virtual event to help connect cancer patients and their families to wellness resources and support. This event is made possible through a grant from the Linda Tallen and David Paul Kane Education Research Foundation. The Tallen Kane Foundation provides funding for medical research and education efforts, particularly for cancer.
The Zoom event is on Wednesday, November 9th at 12 p.m. The event features cancer patients and cancer survivors sharing personal stories. They will share the impact survivorship care has made to improve their quality of life after diagnosis and treatment. Those looking to learn more or register for the free online event can visit NorthernLightHealth.org/MercySurvivorship.
Survivorship is a unique and ongoing experience for each person and those close to them.
The November 9th event is the second in a two-part series. They intend to raise awareness of risk factors associated with cancer and resources and care available to help.
In addition to the virtual events, Tallen Kane Foundation grant funding is supporting the creation of educational materials, including a new resources website. Also, the funding allows for the display of cancer prevention education messages on monitors installed throughout Mercy’s hospital campus and primary care locations.
The first survivorship Zoom session held on October 19th highlighted survivorship resources and the Northern Light Mercy Cancer Care survivorship team of physical therapists, nutritionists, social workers, and other specialists. The second online discussion on November 9th features cancer patients. They will share their journeys to wellness and provide helpful guidance received from Mercy’s care team.
These virtual sessions are named in honor of the late Geraldine Wolf. Wolf was the past president and longtime trustee of the Tallen Kane Foundation.
“We are grateful to the Tallen Kane Foundation for their generous support in helping Mercy increase access to vital resources and information for our patients and their families,” said Charlie Therrien, president of Mercy Hospital.
For more information or to register for the event, visit https://northernlighthealth.org/mercysurvivorship.
