Albuquerque Cancer Coalition

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Albuquerque Support & Information Centers

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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	American Cancer Society, The
Address	10501 Montgomery Blvd NE, Ste 300
	Albuquerque, NM 87111
Telephone	505-260-2105
Fax	505-266-9513
Web Site	www.cancer.org
Contact	Geraldine Esquivel, District Executive Director
Mission Statement	The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
Services	• Transportation
Other	All services free: Information and referral available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 daysa year at 1-800-ACS-2345 and www.cancer.org. Worksite & community programs include Patient Navigator at UNM Cancer Center, worksite newsletters, Health Reminder Assistant, educational presentations, and Active For Life wellness program, Smoking Cessation counseling. After diagnosis assistance: Look Good, Feel Better, Road to Recovery transportation to treatment, Reach to Recovery visits to breast cancer patients, Guest Room Program offers free lodging, I Can Cope education and support series, Cancer Survivors Network, youth camp. Gift Closet provides free wigs, mastectomy bras, breast prosthesis, hats, ostomy supplies. Cancer Resource Centers in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Alamogordo and Roswell.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Angel Flight West
Address	3161 Donald Douglas Loop South
	Santa Monica, CA 90405
Telephone	310-390-2958
Fax	310-397-9636
Web Site	www.angelflightwest.org
Contact	Cheri Cimmarrusti
Mission Statement	The mission of Angel Flight West is to arrange free air transportation in response to health care and other compelling human needs.
Services	• Transportation
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Breast Cancer Resource Center
Address	1009 Bradbury Drive SE, Suite 16
	Albuquerque, NM 87106
Telephone	505-242-0605
Fax	505-243-6591
Web Site	www.nmcrc.org
Contact	Remona Yazzie, Health Educator
Mission Statement	To serve all New Mexicans, their loved ones and the community by connecting each to resources and information about breast and other cancers; to be a life-affirming partner through the cancer experience; and to participate in their empowerment as active and informed consumers.
Services	• Awareness and Prevention • Education Material and Seminars • Patient Advocacy • Patient Navigation • Support Groups/One on One Support • Transportation • Volunteer Training & Opportunities
Other	Services provided: •Connecting patients, caregivers, providers and the community to accurate, up-to-date resources and information about breast and other cancers.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Cancer Services of New Mexico
Address	P.O. Box 51735
	Albuquerque, NM 87181-1735
Telephone	505-259-9583
Fax	505-503-1413
Web Site	www.CancerServicesNM.org
Contact	Blaire Larson, President
Mission Statement	Providing services to reduce cancer suffering for New Mexico’s families.
Services	• Education Material and Seminars • Legal/Insurance Information • Patient Advocacy • Volunteer Training & Opportunities
Other	• Family Cancer Retreats – Two, free three-day educational retreats each year in Glorieta, NM • Family Cancer Resource Bags – free information kits to help newly diagnosed parents and their kids • Zoo Night – free annual program for NM’s current & former pediatric cancer patients at the Rio Grande Zoo • Legal, Insurance & Paperwork Assistance (LIPA) Program – Free clinics and tools to help manage a wide range of legal, financial and insurance issues • The statewide “NM Cancer Services Survey” – to understand gaps in NM’s cancer-related services
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Cancer Support Now
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Casa Esperanza, Inc
Address	1005 Yale Blvd. NE
	Albuquerque, NM 87106
Telephone	505-277-9880
Fax	505-277-9876
Web Site	www.casaesperanzanm.org
Contact	Eileen Cook
Mission Statement	Casa Esperanza is an affordable home-away-from-home serving out of town cancer patients and their family members. Casa Esperanza provides the simple, home-like amenities patients and families may find lacking in commercial facilities. Four central kitchens and a spacious community/dining room encourage therapeutic interaction and sharing among families. We provide a Clinical Counseling Program free to residents and a Patient Navigation/Survivor Services Program to help cancer patients, survivors, and their families access needed health, financial and social services. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 40472, Albuquerque, NM 87196
Services	• Awareness and Prevention • Counseling/Mental Health Services • Education Material and Seminars • Financial Assistance • Legal/Insurance Information • Lodging for Patient/Families • Patient Advocacy • Patient Navigation • Support Groups/One on One Support • Transportation • Volunteer Training & Opportunities
Other	Casa Esperanza creates a positive atmosphere where emotional support is abundant. Most importantly, families can remain together while facing the challenges of coping with cancer. Casa Esperanza houses up to 28 families each night. Vehicle Donation Program: 505-277-2066.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Central New Mexico Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Address	PO Box 30047
	Albuquerque, NM 87190
Telephone	505-265-4649
Fax	505-265-4651
Web Site	www.komencnm.org
Contact	Susan Simons, Executive Director
Mission Statement	To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
Services	• Awareness and Prevention • Education Material and Seminars • Volunteer Training & Opportunities
Other	Susan G. Komen for the Cure was founded in 1982 on a promise made between two sisters – Nancy Goodman Brinker and her dying sister, Susan Goodman Komen. The Komen Foundation is now a global leader in the fight against breast cancer. It provides innovative breast cancer research grants and meritorious awards, and funds educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. The Central New Mexico Affiliate, established in 1999, has granted over $1M to local organizations for education, screening and treatment. $550,000 was sent to the Komen Foundation for research. We also offer breast cancer survivor support services for individuals.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Children's Grief Center of New Mexico
Address	3020 Morris NE
	Albuquerque, NM 87111
Telephone	505-323-0478
Fax	505-298-6132
Web Site	www.childrensgrief.org
Contact	Jade Bock, Executive Director
Mission Statement	The mission of the Children's Grief Center of New Mexico is to provide a safe and supportive environment where children, teens and their families can share experiences and feelings while grieving a death.
Services	• Education Material and Seminars • Support Groups/One on One Support
Other	Age-appropriate support groups for children and youth ages 5-25 as well as groups for the adults who bring the children.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Children’s Cancer Fund of New Mexico
Address	112 14th Street SW
	Albuquerque, NM 87102
Telephone	505-243-3618
Fax	505-243-1490
Web Site	www.ccfnm.org
Contact	Cezanne Elias, Executive Director
Mission Statement	Helping children and their families with the day to day emotional, financial, and educational needs of living with, and fighting cancer.
Services	• Counseling/Mental Health Services • Financial Assistance • Lodging for Patient/Families • Transportation • Volunteer Training & Opportunities
Other	Children’s Cancer Fund of New Mexico offers children and their families: a prize box to reward children for their bravery in fighting cancer; gas and grocery vouchers and financial assistance to families struggling financially; funeral assistance to families whose child has lost their fight against cancer; and educational scholarships for any child treated for cancer in New Mexico.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Comadre a Comadre
Address	1909 Lomas NW in Historic Old Town
	Albuquerque, NM 87104
Telephone	505-242-1222
Fax	505-242-1118
Web Site	http://coe.unm.edu/comadre
Contact	Elba L. Saavedra, Ph.D., Director
Mission Statement	Comadre a Comadre is committed to empowering the lives of Hispanic/Latina women and their loved ones through advocacy, education, information, resources, and support about breast health and breast cancer. All our services are provided in both English and Spanish and at no cost. We integrate traditional Hispanic/Latino cultural values such as the importance of family and spirituality. ©2008 Comadre a Comadre. An educational initiative of the College of Education at the University of New Mexico.
Services	• Awareness and Prevention • Education Material and Seminars • Patient Advocacy • Patient Navigation • Support Groups/One on One Support • Volunteer Training & Opportunities
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Gynecological Cancer Awareness Project
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Holland’s Rose, Inc (on Griegos)
Address	132 Griegos Rd NW
	Albuquerque, NM 87107
Telephone	505-345-2020
Fax	505-341-2922
Web Site	www.HollandsRose.com
Contact	Debora Sponsel-Jolley
Mission Statement	An organization dedicated to easing financial burdens for people traveling to Albuquerque for medical care by providing affordable housing. Guests enjoy home-style environments designed to meet the needs of people receiving various kinds of medical treatment or family members supporting a patient. We especially serve cancer patients who are alone.
Services	• Awareness and Prevention • Counseling/Mental Health Services • Lodging for Patient/Families • Transportation
Other	Holland’s Rose, Inc, founded on the values and principles of a Christ centered community. We offer a fully equipped home for families that must be in the Albuquerque for medical reasons: particularly cancer. Our all-volunteer staff has first-hand knowledge of what it means to hear the diagnosis, "You’ve got cancer." Our volunteers help families with housing, transportation arrangements for those who are unable to drive, etc. If there is a need, we organize to meet that need; no person will be left alone and in need.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (NM/El Paso Chapter), The
Address	3411 Candelaria, NE, Suite M
	Albuquerque, NM 87107
Telephone	505-872-0141 • 1-888-286-7846
Fax	505-872-2480
Web Site	www.lls.org
Contact	Mikki Aronoff, Patient Services Manager ext. 225
Mission Statement	The Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Services	• Education Material and Seminars • Financial Assistance • Patient Advocacy • Patient Navigation • Social Work • Support Groups/One on One Support • Volunteer Training & Opportunities
Other	Services include financial and emotional support, patient and professional education, school re-entry program for children with all cancers, and advocacy.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico
Address	144 Louisiana NE
	Albuquerque, NM 87108
Telephone	505-888-9474
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Web Site	www.wish.org
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Mission Statement	Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico grants the fondest wishes to children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 years of age who have a medically diagnosed life-threatening illness or condition.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation
Address	7410 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 204
	Albuquerque, NM 87109
Telephone	505-265-6343
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Web Site	nfhfoundation.org
Contact	Jody Parrish
Mission Statement	The mission of the Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation is to provide breast cancer education and support to New Mexicans.
Services	• Education Material and Seminars
Other	The annual fundraising Luncheon and Lectureship is held in the Spring, typically in late April. The Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation provides information to the public about breast cancer, risk reduction, screening, current treatment options, drug therapies, wellness programs, research funding and to provide support to breast cancer patients. The funds received are donated to breast cancer related projects in New Mexico.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	New Mexico Association for Home and Hospice Care
Address	3200 Carlisle Blvd. N.E., Suite 117
	Albuquerque, Ne 87110
Telephone	505-889-4556
Fax	505-889-4928
Web Site	www.nmahc.org
Contact	Joie Glenn, Executive Director
Mission Statement	The New Mexico Association for Home and Hospice Care serves its membership through advocacy, networking, education and communication by promoting success and best practices for home care, hospice and related home health support services.
Services	• Hospice Palliative Care
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance
Address	1201 Camino de Salud MSC07 4025 UNM Cancer Ce
	Albuquerque, NM 87131
Telephone	505-272-7813
Fax	505-272-7799
Web Site	www.nmcca.org
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Mission Statement	The goal of NMCCA is to increase the quality of cancer care in New Mexico by bringing to the state cancer clinical trials. These clinical trials will contribute to the medical knowledge base, increase the quality of life for cancer patients and provide access to and information about the latest research, technologies and clinical services.
Services	• Clinical Trials
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation
Address	4901 Lang NE
	Albuquerque, NM 87109
Telephone	505-828-3789 or 828-3791
Fax	505-857-8480
Web Site	www.nmcancercenterfoundation.org, nmcancercenter.org
Contact	Devona Valdez
Mission Statement	The New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation is dedicated to supporting New Mexico Cancer Center patients’ non-medical financial needs during their battle against cancer. We establish assistance and education programs to meet the financial, emotional and pyschological needs of our patients.
Services	• Awareness and Prevention • Clinical Trials • Chemotherapy • Counseling/Mental Health Services • Education Material and Seminars • Financial Assistance • Genetic Counseling • Hematology/Oncology • Legal/Insurance Information
Other	Assistance is given to eligible patients of the NM Cancer Center, or its satellites, for such non-medical expenses as rent, mortgage, child care, gas, utilities, and transportation. Payments are made directly to a third party.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	New Mexico Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Address	5301 Central Avenue NE, Suite 800
	Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Web Site	www.cancernm.org/bcc
Contact	1-877-852-2585 (Toll-Free & Bilingual)
Mission Statement	The Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program is dedicated to improving access to high-quality breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for women who are underserved, and to increasing awareness through education about prevention, disease processes, and the importance of routine screening for early detection.
Services	• Awareness and Prevention • Early Detection and Screening • Education Material and Seminars
Other	The Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides age-appropriate accepted standard-of-care breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to eligible low-income women statewide. To be eligible for the program, women must be 30 years or older, uninsured and have a limited income. Services are free.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	New Mexico Department of Health Comprehensive Cancer Program
Address	5301 Central Ave. NE Suite 800
	Albuquerque, NM 87108
Telephone	505-841-5847
Fax	505-222-8608
Web Site	www.cancernm.org
Contact	Beth Pinkerton
Mission Statement	The New Mexico Department of Health Comprehensive Cancer Program offers cancer education, information and resources to the public and healthcare providers. The Program's efforts are guided by the goals and objectives of the 2007 - 2011 New Mexico Cancer Plan. The Plan, developed by hundreds of individuals from across the state, is intended to be used as a guide for people working to address cancer issues statewide.
Services	• Awareness and Prevention • Education Material and Seminars
Other	The Comprehensive Cancer Program promotes the health of New Mexicans through a number of cancer prevention and control activities. Projects include: skin cancer prevention education; prostate cancer awareness, education and support; cancer survivor support and education; cancer patient housing; and colorectal cancer early detection education. This Program is funded by the State of New Mexico through the Department of Health and by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	People Living Through Cancer, an Affiliate of Cancer Support Community
Address	3401 Candelaria NE, Suite A
	Albuquerque, NM 87107
Telephone	505-242-3263 • 888-441-4439
Fax	505-242-6756
Web Site	www.pltc.org
Contact	Bernadette Lujan, Exec. Director
Mission Statement	To connect and support cancer survivors and caregivers by transforming shared individual experiences into enduring hope.
Services	• Counseling/Mental Health Services • Education Material and Seminars • Legal/Insurance Information • Patient Advocacy • Support Groups/One on One Support • Volunteer Training & Opportunities
Other	Your place for free cancer state-wide support & programs. PLTC offers: Support Groups in the Albuquerque area and throughout New Mexico, Phone-in Teleconference group, Educational workshops offering various topics to strengthen coping and decision-making skills, Workshops, Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference, Regional Conference in Southern New Mexico, The People's Caring Awards, Lending Library, Nutrition & Exercise, Stress Management Tools
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Presbyterian Healthplex
Address	6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
	Albuquerque, NM 87109
Telephone	505-823-8350
Fax	505-823-8355
Web Site	www.phs.org
Contact	Janeice Ross
Mission Statement	To improve the health of individuals, families and communities.
Services	• Awareness and Prevention • Integrative Complementary Therapies • Nutrition • Physical/Occupational Therapy • Rehabilitation
Other	The Cancer Rehabilitation Program at the Presbyterian Healthplex offers support for patients in all phases of cancer treatment. The program can help to minimize the side effects of cancer treatment, increase strength, endurance and the ability to perform daily activities. The Cancer Rehabilitation Program includes, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Lymphedema Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology and a broad array of Exercise and Educational programs for cancer patients and survivors.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico
Address	909 Virginia St., NE, #109
	Albuquerque, NM 87108
Telephone	505-254-7784 • Toll-Free 800-278-76
Fax	505-254-7786
Web Site	pcsanm.home.att.net
Contact	Joseph Nai
Mission Statement	We provide education, support and encouragement • To all, so that they can make informed decisions on how to fight prostate cancer, and • To local prostate screening programs, medical organizations, and civic groups in fighting prostate cancer with preventative care, and • To men and their families and friends in making informed decisions for the management of prostate cancer
Services	• Early Detection and Screening • Education Material and Seminars • Support Groups/One on One Support
Other	In 1991, Rae Shipp established the PCSA of NM. Our doors are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our services are free to all. We offer support group meetings twice a month, a speakers bureau, a "Buddies List" group and a quarterly newsletter. Please call us for details.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico
Address	1011 Yale Blvd. NE
	Albuqueruqe, NM 87106
Telephone	505-842-8960/888-842-8960
Fax	505-764-0412
Web Site	www.rmhc-nm.org
Contact	Guest Services
Mission Statement	Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico provides a home away from home for families with ill children.
Services	• Lodging for Patient/Families • Volunteer Training & Opportunities
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	United Blood Services
Address	1515 University Blvd. NE
	Albuquerque, NM 87102
Telephone	505-843-6227
Fax	505-247-8835
Web Site	www.unitedbloodservices.org
Contact	Charlene Smith
Mission Statement	Blood Systems exists to make a difference in people’s lives by bringing together the best people, inspiring individuals to donate blood, producing a safe and ample blood supply, advancing cutting edge research and embracing continuous quality improvement.
Services	• Early Detection and Screening
Other	Since 1951, the community blood supplier for hospitals in New Mexico and in the Four Corners region. The safety of our donors and the blood supply are our top priorities. Locations in Albuquerque, Durango, Farmington, Rio Rancho, Roswell, and Santa Fe. Donations for whole blood, platelets, and plasma are necessary for surgery and accident victims, cancer and leukemia patients, and burn and trauma patients.
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Type	Albuquerque Support & Information Centers
Name	YWCA Middle Rio Grande, Health Equity/Encore Plus
Address	210 Truman NE, Suite A
	Albuquerque, NM 87108
Telephone	505-254-9922 ext. 128
Fax	505-254-9953
Web Site	www.ywca.org
Contact	Deborah McMillian
Mission Statement	The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Services	• Financial Assistance • Patient Navigation • Transportation
Other	¿Si Usted Habla Español? Habla con Mariposa extencion 101. - Financial assistance for diagnostic as well as screening mammograms and ultra sound annually - Incentives annually for any woman who completes her mammogram - Serving all of New Mexico residents
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