We are so thrilled to announce
that we have reached Platinum status on Guide Star, Candid.
This is a wonderful honor and we are so proud.
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Lunch & Learn
with the LINK
A Telephone Support Program for Patients,
Families/Caregivers/Loved Ones
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
NOON EST (one hour)
All Things Nutrition During and After a Cancer Diagnosis
This month’s call-in program will focus on nutrition. Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, Wellness Director, Cancer Services, Inc. will cover goals during and after treatment, cancer nutrition myths and truths, and share a Cancer Dietitian’s Survivor Diet List. Additionally, Jennifer Barish, a
12-year survivor of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), will share her personal dietary strategies and best tips regarding an anti-inflammatory diet. Jennifer Gillette, our licensed staff social worker will host this call. There will be plenty of time for live questions.
If you have any technical issues related to registering, please email, cindyburke@nbmtlink.org or call (248) 496-3206. The call-in information is contained in the form you use to register. Note: YOU call in participate.
(We do not call you.)
This FREE program is intended to provide psychosocial and emotional
support along with health information from national experts regarding
critical topics surrounding cancer and treatments.
This program is recorded and available on our website
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Incyte, Pharmacyclics & Janssen
and Omeros Corporation
We also thank our Esteemed Link Partners, listed at the end of this newsletter.
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Join us for a free interactive Coffee Klatch via Zoom for those struggling with Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
When: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
2 pm - 3:30 pm EST (note time zone)
Join us for a special Coffee Klatch intended for survivors dealing with Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD.) This Coffee Klatch will allow for sharing and helping each other navigate the many issues associated with survivorship and GVHD while sharing tips and inspiration. Learn how others cope and much more.
This popular free ZOOM program, led by Jennifer Gillette, our licensed staff social worker and will inspire from the comfort of your home or office. We will allow for plenty of time for ALL participants to talk, ask questions, share, vent and feel uplifted. (First names ONLY will be used by our staff to protect privacy and these sessions will not be recorded. You may refer to yourself as you wish.)
Space is limited. Please know that we will do our best to accommodate NEW participants. Please fill out the following information and Peggy Burkhard will be in touch via email to confirm your participation, based on availability. Please do not sign up if you cannot attend.
Questions regarding this program can be sent to peggyburkhard@nbmtlink.org.
Sponsored by Incyte
our Link Partners listed below.
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Spring Sale
We have a great deal to share!
English version
only
on sale
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This FREE online event is great for anyone in the cancer community wanting a better understanding of how to navigate legal and practical issues, minimize the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis, and reduce stress.
Topics include:
· Understanding health insurance, picking a health insurance plan, and appealing denials
· How to work through treatment or take time off
· Accessing paid leave for caregivers
· Applying for and appealing disability insurance
· Estate planning and medical decision making
· Managing medical bills, finances, and getting financial help
(Free contact hours/CEs/PDCs for nurses, social workers, patient advocates, and HR professionals.)
The nbmtLINK is a proud community sponsor of this event.
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No matter where you are, you can help us amplify the voices of those affected by GVHD.
You can take action by:
- Using one of the GVHD Alliance hashtags on your social media channels
- Including a link to the GVHD Alliance website to help others learn more and get inspired
#GVHDday
#GVHDconnect4hope
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About the GVHD Alliance
The Alliance is empowering voices in the GVHD community to increase awareness and help improve the lives of people living with GVHD. The GVHD Alliance has developed a unified platform that facilitates a nurturing community for people living with GVHD, connecting resources, education, and support.
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The GVHD Alliance is supported by |
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MAT-US-2209796-v1.0-01/2023
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Peer Support
On-Call Program
We are a phone call or email away for patients and their loved ones.
1-800-546-5268
info@nbmtlink.org
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Celebrate Your Second Birthday
Sign up to receive a specially designed card that recognizes you and your caregiver on your “Second Birthday?”
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Help Us
Help Others
We cannot do it without the support of corporations, foundations and individuals like you!
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Special thanks to our Esteemed Link Partners, listed below, who make everything we do possible through their support.
Link Partners include cancer centers and allied partners who annually support our mission of providing psychosocial support to patients, caregivers, their families and health care professionals dedicated to helping people navigate a bone marrow transplant. If you would like to learn more about the many benefits (books, programs, hyperlink on our website, flier inclusion) to being a Link Partner, please do not hesitate to contact us at (248) 358-1886.
- American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT)
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital
- Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR)
- Corewell Health
- Dana-Farber Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center
- DKMS
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network
- Henry Ford Health- Cancer
- Incyte
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Meredith A. Cowden Foundation
- Nebraska Medicine
- Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Center
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington
- University School of Medicine
- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
- University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
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Commerce, MI 48382
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