The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara has announced a grant of $66,000 to Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC).
Funding supports a full-time cancer prevention and care coordinator and four part-time wellness navigators.
The Cancer Prevention and Care Program of the SBNC provides outreach to ensure the most vulnerable individuals in south Santa Barbara County receive annual wellness exams to screen for the early detection and prevention of cancer, improving short and long-term outcomes for individuals as they face the difficulties and challenges posed by a diagnosis.
Staff help physicians prioritize receipt of insurance assistance and dental care prior to initiating cancer treatment while assisting with transportation; translation; primary medical, dental and behavioral health and specialty care coordination; insurance enrollment; and understanding and managing medical bills
“The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to support cancer prevention and care for all residents of Santa Barbara,” said Lori Willis, executive director of the Cancer Foundation. “The grant to the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics strengthens the cancer prevention programs and services which are in place for those who are low-income, uninsured, underserved and homeless to ensure early access to care and treatment when it is warranted.”
To learn more, visit the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara at www.cfsb.org.