Author name: Emily Moore

The SITE Act is a proposed change aimed at making healthcare more affordable by eliminating pricing differences between hospital outpatient settings and other facilities. This change would help ensure cancer patients, especially in under served areas, pay more consistent and fair prices for the same care. By reducing financial barriers, it aims to increase access …

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At CancerConnects, we are deeply committed to ensuring that every adult cancer patient has access to affordable, life-saving treatment. As healthcare costs continue to rise, too many New Yorkers are finding themselves unable to access the care they need to fight cancer. We believe this is unacceptable, and we are actively working to change it. …

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In a powerful and emotional interview on the Today Show, actor and comedian Dave Coulier shared the news of his recent non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, emphasizing the crucial role of early detection in saving lives. Coulier’s personal health battle sheds light on the importance of staying vigilant about one’s health. Through his appearance on the Today …

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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has officially opened its application process for the upcoming heating season, offering critical support to low-income residents struggling to cover their energy costs. The program is designed to assist both homeowners and renters who meet specific income eligibility requirements. With rising energy prices and the colder months approaching, HEAP …

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Deb MacDougalSurvivor is grateful for financial help from Saint AgathaBy Mary Beth RoachFrom In Good Health CNY, October 2024 Debra MacDougal, 66, had her regular annual mammogram in the spring of 2023. When the results came back a few weeks later, her doctors told her they wanted her to have a sonogram. Following that, she …

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CancerConnects is honored to be a 2023 Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grantee! Thanks to Cabrini Health Foundation, we are able to ensure cancer patients have quality nutrition to support their immune system, the ability to get to all medical appointments, and have equal access to their choice of healthcare provider! Our PLANT Program focuses on …

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