First Annual Teal Time Event Held With the help of Tracy Watts, RN, MaineHealth gynecologic oncology nurse navigator, The Dempsey Center and Danielle Sullivan from the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition were able to plan what we hope to be the first annual Maine Teal Time. On December 7th, we met at The Harraseeket Inn in Freeport with the goal of connecting Maine women with a shared experience. We had 20 participants (survivors, caregivers and community partners). Dr. Jason Lachance, Director for the MMC Gynecologic Oncology Division of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Michelle Hayes, Oncology Social Worker at The Dempsey Center were our guest speakers. About the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition https://ovarian.org/ For more than 31 years, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) has been at the forefront of ovarian cancer advocacy, providing critical support and resources to those affected by this devastating disease. With a regional approach covering the entire United States, we strive to ensure that anyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer has the programs, tools, and resources to survive and thrive. We provide financial assistance, free meal delivery, clinical trial assistance, peer to peer support groups, access to professional counseling, inperson events, online education and more. Interested in learning more about our local region or could you or someone you know benefit from our resources? Please contact Danielle Sullivan, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, New England Regional Manager at dsullivan@ovarian.org. Right, from left: Dr. Jason Lachance, Colleen O'Connor, LCSW, OSW-C, and Tracy Watts, RN
Left: Dr. Jason Lachance presenting the keynote session
Above, from left: Tracy Watts, RN, and Danielle Sullivan of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
