Highlights for the Months of…
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Hafa Adai! It’s been a while since we last published a newsletter, so we wanted to share with you some highlights from the past three months.
Our Direct Services staff have been busy with normal operation for registered and new patients. Non-Direct Services staff have been participating and conducting health fairs with our partner clinics and JTF Partners. Unfortunately, towards the end of May, Guam was hit by Typhoon Mawar. As part of the effort to recover with majority of the island out of power and water, we remained open and accessible as possible to our registered and new patients. Our team split up and worked from temporary remote stations with tow of our clinic partners and one JTF partner.
We are so thankful to be fully restored and back to regular hours of operations from our office space. A special thanks to FHP TakeCare, Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC), and American President Lines (APL) Guam, for opening up your office space to our appreciate your help so much!
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Lion’s Club International Health Fair
March 4, 2023
Lion’s Club International hosted a health fair at Micronesia Mall and invited us to be a vendor. Participants completed our Cancer Screening Questionnaire and received information on the screening guidelines, early detection, and the types of services we provide for our community.
March 5, 2023
Participants filled out our Cancer Screening Questionnaire and received information on screening guidelines,early detection, and the many other services provided by our organization for our community. Vitals were also taken at our second station.
Guam Football Association: AFC Women’s Football Day
HPV Vaccination & School-Based Immunization Program
March 7, 16, & 22, 2023
Guam Cancer Care in collaboration with Guam Department of Education School Health Counselors, Department of Public Health & Social Service’s Immunization Program, Todu Guam Foundation, Bureau of Women’s Affairs and the Office of the Governor relaunched the HPV Vaccine & School-Based Immunization Program. Okkodo High School, FBLG Middle School, George Washington High School, and Untalan Middle School, had clinics set-up on their campuses for students that needed to update their immunizations.
Bank of Guam: Hagatna City Run & Block Party
March 11, 2023
We were chosen as the sole beneficiary for the comeback of Bank of Guam’s Hagatna City Run & Block Party. Benefits from this event will support our mission in the fight against cancer within our community.
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St. Baldrick’s
March 18, 2023
Guam Cancer Care participated at the St. Baldrick’sEvent hostedby theKUAM Care Force. Participants came out to Guam Premier Outlets (GPO) and showed support by getting their heads shaved by the Guam Community College Cosmetology Program.
Finegayan Elementary School Employee Health Fair
March 29, 2023
Towards the ending of March, we held a Mini Health Fair with our awesome JTF Partners pictured. Faculty and staff had a chance to complete our Cancer Screening Questionnaire, get their vitals read, receive information about hypertension prevention, learn about resources for cancer screening, dental and medical services, and fitness resources.
Southern High School Career Day
March 29, 2023
We were invited to set up a booth at Southern High School’s Career Day event. Students had a chance to ask questions and speak with Nona Perez, our Cancer Outreach Program Manager. Information was shared with students and other attendees about the different programs and services we have available to the island.
We would like to give a special shout out to all of our supporters for the month of March: Bank of Guam, John F. Kennedy High School, and the Agana Full Moon Hash. Thank you for your donations that greatly help with our programs and services provided to Guam’s community.
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Judiciary Family Health Fair
April 1, 2023
We partnered up with TakeCare Insurance at the Judiciary Family Health Fair. Employees and family members of the court completed our Cancer Screening Questionnaire and received a Free Join The Fight wristband as well as information on the programs and services we provide, and were encouraged to get screened for early detection.
We were invited to be a vendor at the Island Wide Easter Fair & Egg Hunt at the Dededo Sports Complex. This event was presented by the Department of Parks & Recreation and McDonald’s of Guam. Parents and students (with their parent/ guardian consent) completed our Cancer Screening Questionnairesand got a freeshirt.
April 5, 2023
Island Wide Easter Fair & Egg Hunt
AK Employee Health Fair
April 14, 2023
We teamed up withTakeCare Insurance at AK’s Annual Employee Health Fair. Employees had the chance to answer our Cancer Screening Questionnaire, ask questions, and receive information on all our programs and services.
April 20, 2023
April was our last month for the school-based clinics which was relaunched earlier this year in February. In total, we were set up at six different schools and were able to inoculate over 200 students with the HPV Vaccine. The HPV Vaccine helps deter certain cancers for males and females in the future. This vaccine can be taken as early as 9 years of age up until the age of 26.
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HPV Vaccination & School-Based Immunization Program
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Patient & Caregiver Support Group
April 22, 2023
We hosted our first Patient & Caregiver Support Group 2023 Talk Series with guest speaker, Kavita Hemlani-Re. Ms. Kavita is the former Program Manager of the National Family Caregiver Support Program with over 15 years of experience in various facets of healthcare. Her topic of discussion was on Caregivers and the insights she had on this subject from her personal and professional perspectives. A big thank you to Ms. Kavita and all those who were able to attend , making this event a success.
D.L. Perez Elementary School Tobacco & Vape Presentations
April 2023
During April, our Education Outreach Program Manager, Jessica Rosales, did a series of presentations for the students at D.L. Perez Elementary School on the Harmful Effects of Tobacco & Vape.
We would like to give a huge thank you to our supporters for the month of April 2023: Prestige Automobiles and Southern High School - Mrs. Mallada’s Students. Thank you for choosing Guam Cancer Care as your beneficiary. Your donations greatly help with our programs and services that are available free to Guam’s community.
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Simon Sanchez High School Health Fair
May 4 & 5, 2023
We were invited to Simon Sanchez High School to set up a booth at theirhealth fair.Students hada chanceto walkaround andlook at all the displays from other students and outside organizations. At this event, we spoke with students and passed out information of the free services and programs we have to offer to Guam’s community. One of our tables hada display ofthe Harmful Effects of Tobacco and Vape. Students were given the opportunity to answer questions on what they learned from our displays and were given a free wristband or t-shirt for answering correctly. We were so happy to see students surprised about the information displayed and hope this helps them make good health choices as they enter adulthood.
Guam National Guard Health Fair
May 6, 2023
The Guam National Guard hosted a health fair for Military Spouse Appreciation. Participants who completed our Cancer Screening Questionnaire received a free wristband in addition to information on all our services and programs that we have to offer Guam’s community.
Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Fair
May 7, 2023
The Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center hosted a health fair at Micronesia Mall. We were invited to set up a booth and talk to the community about the services and programs we have to offer to the island for free. Participants who completedour CancerScreening Questionnairereceived a free wristband.
Tobacco & Vape Presentations
May 8 &9, 2023
Wettengel Elementary School invited our Education Outreach Program Manager, Jessica Rosales, to present to students on the harmful effects of using tobacco and vape. Teaching kids at a young age on the importance of preventative care will help them make healthier choices as they grow.
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Astumbo Middle School Mini Health Fair
May 10, 2023
We set up a mini health fair for Astumbo Middle School Faculty and Staff. Those who participated were given a passport to be signed off at each booth. When their passport was completed, they turned it in for a chance to win a raffle prize from Guam Cancer Care. Special thanks to our JTF Partners and the other organizations that joined in on this successful event.
May 15, 2023
Partnered up withTakeCare we took part inTheTsubakiTower & Hotel Nikko Guam Employee Health Fair. Participants answered our Cancer Screening Questionnaire and received a free wristband and t-shirt, as well as information on our services and programs.
The Tsubaki Tower & Hotel Nikko Guam Health Fair
The Westin Resort Guam Employee Health Fair
May 17, 2023
We joined TakeCare and set up a booth for The Westin Resort Guam Employee Health Fair. Employees had a chance to complete our Cancer Screening Questionnaire and receive a free wristband and t-shirt in addition to information on Guam Cancer Care’s services and programs.
May - June 2023
Towards the ending of May we found ways to be accessible as possible to our patients and new registrants to avail of our services.
We partnered up with FHP TakeCare, GRMC Oncology, and American President Lines during the time our office had no power and water. We all split up into groups and settled ourselves in remote work stations. During the period of our “gas crisis” we were able to deliver supplies to the clinics and some patient’s homes.
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Post Typhoon Mawar
This month we would like to welcome our new Join The Fight partners: Guam Serenity Massage, Guam Fitness Club, Southern High School, Wettengel Elementary School, Prestige Automobiles, and Guam National Guard. These organizations took the pledge and Joined The Fight along with many others to improve the lives of Guam’s community. The Join The Fight pledge states the commitment of the following:
Promote, encourage, and allow employees to get screened for cancer in line with approved cancer screening guidelines.
Disseminate information to employees, customers, and members in reference to cancer screening and early detection.
Encourage employees to eat healthily, exercise regularly, and promote healthier work and home environments.
Encourage participation in the “Join The Fight” against cancer campaign/events.
JTF Partner Highlights
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Wettengel Elementary School
Guam Fitness Club
Prestige Automobiles
Southern High School
Guam Serenity Massage
Guam National Guard
Coming Soon Summer 2023
External
Resources
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Free Cancer Screening Questionnaire
Information About Guam Cancer Care
Cancer Care Assistance Foundation (CCAF) dba.
Guam Cancer Care, is registered 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization, which was created for the primary purpose of bridging the gaps in services that our local cancer patients face. Our key objective is to provide direct services to cancer patients, with our immediate vision of helping save lives, one person at a time. Programs and Services made possible through funding provided by the Guam Cancer Trust Fund.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide cancer care assistance to ALL individuals afflicted by cancer. Through navigation and advocacy we strive to provide enhanced assistance throughout the screening and treatment process. Additionally, by minimizing barriers to financial assistance, cancer education, and other support services, we ensure patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of cancer care.
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PatientNavigation Program
Services provided to patients, newly and previously diagnosed, in identifying a medical/radiation oncologist, eliminating barriers to care, i.e. insurance, financial, transportation, physical needs, communication, cultural needs, or treatment compliance issues. Our navigators also assist in identifying local or national resources that cancer patients on Guam are eligible for in the form of financial assistance, pharmaceutical assistance programs and lodging assistance for patients traveling off-island for treatment services not available on Guam. Guam Cancer Care navigators will personally assist these patients from start to finish.
Financial AssistanceProgram
As part of our navigation program, navigators are trained to assess registered cancer patients need for financial assistance. Withthe grantreceived fromthe GuamCancer TrustFund, navigatorsare ableto awardminimal funding to patients on a quarterly basis to assist in co-payments, co-insurance or out of pocket expenses incurred during cancer treatments. Given that the primary tenet of our organization is to serve cancer patients by finding and providing financial assistance at a time when they have depleted their resources. Helping patients access direct treatment will go a long way in helping extend their precious lives.
Patient Transport Program
Guam Cancer Care introduced its Patient Transport Program to eliminate transportation issues to and from cancer treatments to give our patients a fighting chance in beating the disease without worry of how they will get to their appointments.
CancerScreeningand Prevention Program
By implementing the Cancer Screening Program, Guam Cancer Care takes a stand against cancer and encourages a proactive approach to health through screening. Guam Cancer Care works in collaboration with the Guam Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition (GCCCC), Public Health, Cancer Clinics, Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Consortium, and primary care clinics and physicians to conduct an all-year-round candor screening program for Guam residents.
PublicOutreachand Education
The Kids for the Cure (K4C) program is a cancer education and outreach effort for 3rd through 5th-grade elementary school students. The missionof the program isto promote healthy communitiesand instill positive lifestylechoices to participants that can help reduce their risk of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is comprised of both an in-class curriculum created by the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s “Cure4Kids” and a physical activity segment. Thousands of local students have participated in this program, with a mission to expand into middle and high schools.