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Connecticut Resources for Health Services

When you see a cancer logo next to a resource, it is to let you know that the resource is specifically for Native Americans.

CT Department of Health & Human Services The Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program CT DHHS Breast and Cervical Program Phone: (860) 509-8000 (See separate handout for local sites and phone numbers)

CT Department of Public Health Office of Minority Health Public Health Initiatives P.O. Box 340308, M/S 13PHI 410 Capitol Ave. Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Phone: (860) 509-8098 Fax: (860) 508-7227

American Cancer Society Connecticut Office 538 Preston Avenue Meriden, CT 06450 Phone local: (203) 379-4700 Phone national: 800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) Website: www.cancer.org ACS provides information about transportation assistance, support groups, aid to pay for medicines, and other resources.

The Connecticut Hospice Inc 100 Double Beach Road Branford, CT 06405 Phone: 203-315-7508 Fax: 203-315-7673 Nurselink: 203-315-7654 Website: http://www.hospice.com

Connecticut Hospital Association 110 Barnes Road Wallingford, CT 06492-0090 Phone: 203-265-7611 Fax: 203-284-9318 Website: http://www.chime.org/ Provides contact information on hospitals throughout Connecticut. May 12, 2008 2

CT Colon Cancer Resources Colon Cancer Alliance http://www.ccalliance.org/index.html Toll Free Helpline (877) 422-2030 Fax Number (866) 304-9075

Fairfield County Voices of Fairfield County Tina Dube-Campodonico [email protected]

Hartford/Springfield Voices of Hartford/Springfield County James and Lynne Kiesewetter [email protected]

University of Connecticut Health Center Colorectal Cancer Prevention Co-Directors Joel Levine, M.D. and Daniel Resenberg, Ph.D 1-800-535-6232 The Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center University of Connecticut Health Center 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, Connecticut 06030-2875

Bristol Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Awareness Project of Greater Bristol TeleNurse at 860-585-3516

CT Support Groups Yale-New Haven Hospital 20 York Street New Haven, CT 06510-3202 Physician Assistance (203) 688-2000 Support Groups Offered:  Cancer Patient and Family Support Group Meets the second and fourth Monday of every month; 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Shoreline Medical Center Contact: Carol Ridolfi, RN (203) 453-7208

 Cancer Patient Support Group Meets the first and third Wednesday of every month in the second floor conference room above radiation oncology. Contact: Nora Rightmer (203) 688-9386; or Pat Scholl (203) 688-5962 May 12, 2008 3

Eastern Connecticut Mammography Centers Farmington University of Connecticut Health Center 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06030 Phone: 860-679-4949

Hartford Connecticut Valley Radiology 19 Woodland St. Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: 860-522-1101

Jefferson Radiology, P.C. 85 Seymour Street Suite 200 Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: 860-289-3375 Fax: 860-290-4108 www.jeffersonradiology.com

Manchester Eastern Connecticut Imaging 353 Main Street Manchester, CT 06040 Phone: 860-649-8979

Manchester Memorial Hospital 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT 06040 Phone: 860- 647-4791

OB GYN Group of Manchester PC 360 Tolland Turnpike, Suite 3B Manchester, CT 06040 Phone: 860-646-1157

Middletown Middlesex Hospital Outpatient Center 534 Saybrook Road Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: 860-358-2599

Radiology, LLC 195 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: 860-358-2500 May 12, 2008 4

New London Lawrence & Memorial Hospital 365 Montauk Avenue New London, CT 06320 Phone: 860-444-3744

Norwich Norwich OB GYN Group, Inc. 164-B Otrobando Avenue Norwich, CT 06360 Phone: 860- 89-1339

Norwich Radiology Group, P.C. 12 Case St. Suite 101 Norwich, CT 06360 Phone: 860-889-2049

William W. Backus Hospital 326 Washington Street Norwich, CT 06360 Phone: 860-823-6379

Northeast Comprehensive NCI-Designated Cancer Centers NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers conduct research and provide services directly to cancer patients. Comprehensive Cancer Centers must also participate in outreach and education activities, and provide information on advances in health care for both health care professionals and the public.

Connecticut: Yale-New Haven Breast Center/Yale University School of Medicine 333 Cedar Street, Box 3333 New Haven, CT 06510 Phone: 203-785-3732

Yale Cancer Center/Yale University School of Medicine 333 Cedar Street, Box 208028 New Haven, CT 06520-8028 Phone: 203-785-4371 http://info.med.yale.edu/ycc

New York City, NY: Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center/NY University School of Medicine http://kccc-www.med.nyu.edu

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: world's oldest and largest private institution devoted to cancer prevention, patient care, research, and education. http://www.mskcc.org May 12, 2008 5

Continuum Health Partners http://www.wehealnewyork.org/services/cancer/index.html Members include Beth Israel Medical Center, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Long Island College Hospital, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center http://www.ccc.columbia.edu New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Center.

Boston, MA: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Medical School http://www.dfci.harvard.edu

Connecticut Cancer Centers Farmington Breast Health Center UConn Health Center 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032 Phone: 860-679-4949

UConn Cancer Center UConn Health Center 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032 Phone: 800-535-6232

Hartford Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 Phone: 860-545-3790

Saint Francis Care Regional Cancer Center St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center 114 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: 860-714-4680

The Comprehensive Breast Health Center St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center 114 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: 860-714-6970 May 12, 2008 6

Manchester John A. DeQuattro Community Cancer Center Manchester Memorial Hospital & Rockville General Hospital 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT 06040 Phone: 860-646-1222

Meriden The Cancer Care Partnership MidState Medical Center 435 Lewis Avenue Meriden, CT 06451 Phone: 203-694-8200

Middletown Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center 28 Crescent Street Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: 860-344-6000

New Haven Father Michael J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care Hospital of Saint Raphael 1450 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511 Phone: 203-789-3131

New London Community Cancer Center Lawrence & Memorial Hospital 365 Montauk Avenue New London, CT 06320 Phone: 860-444-3744

Norwich The Community Hospital Cancer Program for Eastern Connecticut William W. Backus Hospital 326 Washington Street Norwich, CT 06360 Phone: 860-823-6379

National Financial Resources

LINKING A.R.M.S . ; Assistance and Resources Made Simple , Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and CancerCare 800-I’m Aware (1-800-462-9273) or www.komen.org May 12, 2008 7

Grants to low income, under or uninsured patients for breast cancer for oral pain and anti-nausea medications, lymphadema support and supplies, and medical equipment.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 800-215-1098 or www.leukemia-lymphoma.org Aid for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma patients who need help with costs of medications.

The Patient Advocate Foundation 866-512-3861 or www.copays.org or [email protected] Helps mediate between patients and their employers, insurers, and creditors. The Co- Pay Relief Program helps breast, lung, and prostate cancer patients, or people with secondary problems from treatments, with costs of medications.

The Hill-Burton Act This federal legislation provides assistance to public and non-profit medical facilities. If a facility takes these funds, the facility is required to make emergency services available to everyone, even if a person cannot pay for services. Call 800-638-0742 for more information.

National Cancer Detection, Education, and Support Resources

Native American Cancer Research 800-537-8295 or www.NatAmCancer.org Website provides a web-based interactive education program called "Native American Cancer Education for Survivors" (NACES). Trained Native Patient Advocates are available Monday -Friday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Mountain Time Zone (11:00am-6:00 pm Eastern Time Zone).

Spirit of Eagles and Native CIRCLE 877-372-1617 or www.mayo.edu/nativecircle Resource center providing cancer-related materials on education, care and treatment of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Native American Cancer Survivors Network Phones: 303-975-2449 303-975-2461 1-800-537-8295 Address: 393 South Harlan Street, suite 125 Lakewood, CO 80226-3571 Email: [email protected] May 12, 2008 8

Native People’s Circle of Hope 503-245-2253 or www.nativepeoplescoh.org A coalition of Native cancer survivors that offers education, support, and treatment resources and programs

NCI’s Cancer Information Service of New England (CIS) 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) The CIS: Information specialists can answer questions about cancer and can talk to you about NCI’s printed and electronic materials. CIS information specialists have access to information on a range of cancer topics, including the most recent advances in cancer treatment. The service is confidential.

Lance Armstrong Foundation 800-467-7205 or www.livestrong.org Phone, written, and web based information on pain, the after-effects of cancer, survivorship, body image, medical care, financial resources, communication, and support.

Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T A web based resource venue on specific cancer sites, diet, nutrition, physical activity, decision making, tobacco, and survivorship.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure 800-I’m Aware (1-800-462-9273) or www.Komen.org Phone, web based, video, DVDs, and written information about support and health resources mainly for people with breast cancer. Financial assistance available for certain needs, particularly screenings.

CancerCare 800-813-HOPE (4673) or www.cancercare.org Phone, internet, and written resources for patients. Financial assistance available for some transportation, home health care, and child care needs. Reimbursement plan for certain breast cancer treatments.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship 301-650-9127 or www.canceradvocacy.org Resources and referrals for physical, social, and emotional needs. The Cancer Survivor Tool Box© can be seen on the web or ordered free.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization 800-658-8898 or www.nhpco.org Education materials and resources to assist with hospice and end of life concerns. May 12, 2008 9

Camp Mak-A-Dream 406-549-5987 or www.campdream.org Located in Montana, this program has camps, workshops, conferences, and retreats for people with cancer

Oncolink www.Oncolink.upenn.edu An internet resource that has information about coping, pain, and hospice. It also has a program to “ask the experts” questions via the web.

CancerEducation.com A web based resource with referrals to doctors and clinical trials connected to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. This web site has education videos about treatments, possible side-effects, and ways to manage problems, and information about survivorship. There is also art and poetry by cancer survivors.

ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN

Cancer Warriors www.cancerwarriors.org Provides support to children and siblings during cancer treatment.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation 800-366-2223 or www.candlelighters.org Education, peer support, advocacy and resources for financial assistance.

Children’s Hospice International 800-242-4453 or www.chionline.org Devoted to helping children who need assistance with pain management and hospice care. There is information about events, referrals to care, books, and brochures.

SuperSibs! 866-444-SIBS (7427) or www.supersibs.org Provides advocacy and support services to brothers and sisters of children with cancer.