MSU Breslin Cancer Center Recognized With Award

3/10/10 Posted in News  |  0 Comments

MSU Breslin Cancer Center recently was honored by the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Inc. with a 10-Star Community Investor Award, far surpassing the five stars required as an investor for its work in the fight against cancer.

The prestigious Community Investor Award is given to community health providers that are active in fighting cancer on multiple fronts through the American Cancer Society Workplace Solutions Program, a suite of free health, wellness and employee engagement services.

“MSU Breslin Cancer Center is leading the way in the fight against cancer – today’s number one health concern,” said Lori Eastman, American Cancer Society Community Programs Manager. “By investing time and energy into cancer prevention and education programs, they will save more lives and see fewer cases of this disease that takes so much from so many.”

To earn recognition as a Community Star Investor, hospitals or organizations must participate in a variety of American Cancer Society initiatives. MSU Breslin Cancer Center is investing in the local community in full force through their commitment to the following programs and services:

• Being an active member in the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network
• Cancer Committee meetings
• Promoting the American Cancer Society through 1-800-227-2345 and www.cancer.org
• Sponsoring Society income programs: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Community Champion and Coaches vs Cancer
• Participation in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
• Celebrating cancer survivors
• Road to Recovery referrals
• Tobacco prevention and cessation programs
• Quality of Life programs, including Look Good…Feel Better, and I Can Cope
• Providing low cost or no cost cancer screenings

“We are pleased that MSU Breslin Cancer Center has been recognized with this prestigious award,” says Mary Nettleman, MD, chair of the MSU Department of Medicine. “The center is an outstanding clinic that is dedicated to treating and preventing cancer in our community and we are thrilled to see the expansion of the American Cancer Society mission throughout our community.”

Barbara A Conley, MD, chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at MSU College of Human Medicine agrees. “The American Cancer Society is one of the most trusted sources of support for cancer patients and survivors, and our participation with them enhances our ability to provide the best care for patients, and provides the patients with valuable services that really make a difference.”

MSU Breslin Cancer Center employees Martha Trout, practice manager, and Heather Spotts, Oncology social worker, work closely with patients and on-site American Cancer Society volunteers. “It’s a wonderful collaborative effort on behalf of both organizations,” Spotts notes. “Together, we are able to connect patients and caregivers with information, resources, support and education directly on site.”

All Star Investor honorees are recognized in the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Inc., Annual Report.

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