What they call their work
What they do
-
Community Health Equity Initiatives 2 activities
- Extends support services to Indigenous communities to improve lung cancer screeningPartners with the Indigenous PACT Foundation to enhance lung cancer screening access and awareness among American Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest.
- Partners on clinical research to improve lung cancer screening in underserved communitiesCollaborates with City of Hope on a clinical study aimed at improving lung cancer screening access and outcomes in underserved populations in Los Angeles County.
-
-
Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 2 activities
- Provides financial assistance grants for food, travel, and household expenses to cancer patientsOffers financial aid in the form of grants and one-time $150 gift cards to Walmart or ShopRite to help Hudson Valley residents undergoing cancer treatment cover food, travel, and household costs. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis based on fund availability.
- Provides information, education, and psychosocial support services to cancer patients and familiesOffers educational resources, emotional support, and guidance to cancer patients, survivors, families, and caregivers throughout all stages of cancer. Services are available to Hudson Valley residents regardless of diagnosis, income, or treatment location.
-
-
Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Facilitates regional collaboration among oncology professionalsEstablishes a collaborative network for oncology healthcare providers across the nine-county Hudson Valley region to share information, resources, and best practices.
-
Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASEY WARREN | PRESIDENT/CE | 60 | $84K |
- DANIEL TEUTUL — VICE CHAIRMA
- DERRIK WYNKOOP — MEMBER
- JOSEPH BELSITO — VICE PRESIDE
- MARC DEVITT — CHAIRMAN
- ROBERT MARCHIONE — TREASURER
- VASILIKI DASKALOUDI — RESIGNED DEC
Who they work with
- China Anti-Cancer Association Partner — Provided information on research related to microbiome changes in esophageal cancer
- City of Hope Partner — Collaborates on a clinical study to improve lung cancer screening in underserved Los Angeles County communities.
- Hudson Valley Cancer Alliance Network — Member of the Hudson Valley Cancer Alliance network promoting patient-centered oncology care.
- Indigenous PACT Foundation Partner — Collaborates to improve lung cancer screening among American Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest.
- Orange County Ironworks Partner — Partner organization co-hosting the "Clays for Cancer" fundraising event.
- Sarah Lawrence College Partner — Alumni institution of founder Casey MacDonald, where she earned a master’s degree in Health Advocacy.
- ShopRite Partner — Partner retailer providing gift cards through the Patient Assistance Grant Program.
- Walmart Partner — Partner retailer providing gift cards through the Patient Assistance Grant Program.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Capacity Building for Oncology Professionalsmethodology: collaborative_networkingBy fostering collaboration and education among oncology professionals through forums and networks, the organization improves the cancer care continuum, because shared knowledge and innovation among providers leads to better patient-level systems and support.
- Integrated Psychosocial and Educational Supportmethodology: supportive_careBy providing education, information, and psychosocial services across cancer stages, the organization maintains quality of life, because addressing emotional and social needs alongside medical challenges improves overall patient resilience and care outcomes.
- Survivor-Led Patient Navigationmethodology: lived-experience-drivenBy leveraging lived experience and professional navigation tools, the organization connects cancer patients and families to tailored resources, because shared experience increases trust and relevance, leading to more effective engagement and support utilization.