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2007-2008 Komen Central Florida Affiliate Grants Awarded
American Cancer Society
“Purple Tea”
A unique educational program for women of the African American community in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Discussion and interactive demonstrations provide vital breast cancer information in a comfortable, social setting.
Contact: Jamie Anderson (386) 760-6078 x118
Bert Fish Medical Center
“Women’s Breast Health Program”
Implementation of outreach programs for women at risk and whose limited income prohibits them from obtaining routine mammograms, counseling and appropriate continued care.
Contact: Patty Tanner (386) 424-6334
Brevard County Health Department
“WARM – Women at Risk Mammogram Program”
Screening/diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds and assistance with surgical consultation and breast biopsies for women aged 40 to 49 who are uninsured, underinsured or underserved.
Contact: Miriam Coleman-Small, RN (321) 634-6324
Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention
“Project Aware"
A breast cancer education and awareness program for low-income and uninsured Caribbean women ages 40-64 residing in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties.
Contact: Marie-Jose Francois (407) 648-9440
Florida Hospital Foundation - Orlando
“Komen Breast Care Program"
Education and free screening mammograms, extra view mammograms and ultrasounds (if needed) for women aged 40 to 49 who are uninsured, underinsured or underserved. Also provides a personal link for those who receive a diagnosis to available community resources.
Contact: Carol DiMarco (407) 303-7341
Halifax Medical Center
“A Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer”
Care, education and financial counseling with emphasis on strategies to empower women to be aware of mechanisms, resources and actions to better protect their breast health – “patient navigation.” Provides for services and limited BRCA genetic testing.
Contact: Catherine McQuade (386) 254-4211
Health Alliance
“Health Alliance Breast Care Project”
A collaboration between Health Alliance, Inc., Health Central Hospital and Shepherd’s Hope. Provides symptomatic women who are uninsured or low income with screening and diagnostic procedures.
Contact: Renee Reneau (407) 877-4305
Hispanic Health Initiatives
“Mi Salud En Mis Manos (My Health In My Hands)”
A breast health care program that educates Central Florida-area Latinas and refers them to low cost or free mammograms and clinical breast exams in their own communities.
Contact: Josephine Mercado (407) 339-2001
Sumter County Health Department
“Knowing is Living”
Free breast cancer education programs and screening services, including mammography, to low income and/or minority women in an effort to increase breast cancer diagnosis at earlier stages.
Contact: Dina Martinez (352) 793-2701
These grants cover the time period April 1, 2007 – March 31, 2008. The next Komen Central Florida Affiliate Grant RFPs are distributed in January 2008 and are due back in early February 2008. Please contact Rob Thomson at rtcheese@aol.com or (407) 826-8962 to obtain an RFP.
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