NNECOS provides a variety of initiatives to help you and your patients, including:
I. PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE through two philanthropic programs:
a. Cancer Community Support Grants to local charities in northern New England that support patients with cancer to fund the emergency needs of those patientsb. Grocery/Gas Cards provided directly to practices/clinics without an affiliated non-profit to support disbursement of the cancer community support grants
II. STAFF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT through a grant program that facilitates procurement of outside speakers to help support staff education throughout this time of increased strain
III. PATIENT, FAMILY AND STAFF WELLNESS
a. Grants to fund patient-focused endeavors (e.g., Reiki, music) at your institution/practiceb. Grants to support clinician/staff wellness or stress-reducing activities (live or virtual) as well as activities for patients and staff that promote emotional recovery and foster overall resilience