03/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/27/2024 10:29
Top 5 Ways Komen's Patient Care Center Navigates People Through Their Breast Health Care Journey
DALLAS - For many, the path to high-quality breast health care is complex and challenging even in the best circumstances. People from underresourced communities, especially women of color, encounter even more barriers to care as they make their way through a fragmented health care system.
Susan G. Komen® is committed to ensuring all people receive the support and high-quality care they need at every step of their breast health journey. "Komen's Patient Care Center is a game changer for people facing breast cancer," says Komen's Vice President of Community Health, Cati Diamond Stone, "Our incredible navigators act as trusted guides through the health care system, ensuring no one has to face this disease alone."
The Patient Care Center (PCC) navigators are culturally responsive and dedicated care partners who offer free, personalized services to patients, caregivers and family members. "When I'm working with people in treatment, I want them to know they can trust me to help find answers and resources," says Roselyn White, a Komen Patient Navigator. "Cancer is the biggest blow, and I want to help cushion it."
Here are the top 5 ways Komen's PCC navigators provide support throughout your breast health care experience:
To learn more about Komen's PCC resources and support, visit: https://komen.org/patientcarecenter. To get help, call (877) 465-6636 or email [email protected].
For more information about how you can become a patient navigator for others, visit: https://www.komen.org/navigationnation