Cancer Hope Network and Atlantic Health System Announce Collaboration To Launch New Breast Cancer Peer Support Program
CHESTER, N.J, and MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cancer Hope Network and Atlantic Health System are proud to announce a new partnership that will establish a Breast Cancer Peer Support Program across all Atlantic Health System oncology facilities. This collaborative initiative matches patients receiving care for breast cancer at Atlantic Health System with a trained peer mentor who has been through a similar cancer experience, while also offering a platform for cancer survivors to give back to their community by volunteering as peer mentors.
- CHESTER, N.J, and MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cancer Hope Network and Atlantic Health System are proud to announce a new partnership that will establish a Breast Cancer Peer Support Program across all Atlantic Health System oncology facilities.
- "Atlantic Health System is committed to helping our patients along every step of their cancer journey" said Lydia Nadeau, RN, Executive Director, Atlantic Health System Cancer Care.
- In addition to the recruitment, onboarding and initial training of volunteers, Atlantic Health System and Cancer Hope Network will provide ongoing training to ensure volunteers can provide effective support to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
- The Breast Cancer Peer Support Program underscores the shared vision of Cancer Hope Network and Atlantic Health System to enhance patient-centered care and promote survivorship beyond medical treatment.