Health Care Resources
(Alphabetical by Specialty)
Here is a list of health care professionals who have culturally competent experience in assisting first responders. There are additional links to further resources in the area if you'd like to expand your search beyond this list. It is incumbent upon you to find the best resource for your needs. Your brothers and sisters in the fire service have recommended many of these care professionals, but as always, you are encouraged to interview these resources and decide who would be best for your care.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
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Bob Smithing
Family Care of Kent (253) -859-2273 |
Family Care has been located in Kent for 32 years. Many studies have shown that people who use Nurse Practitioners for health care exceed care vs. going to a doctor. Medical doctors study disease, Nurse Practitioners study people and can do exams and order tests. Family Care has been located in Kent for 32 years. Many studies have shown that people who use Nurse Practitioners for health care exceed care vs. going to a doctor. Medical doctors study disease, Nurse Practitioners study people and can do exams and order tests.
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Cardiologists
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Dr. Burnett graduated from the University of Hawaii Burns School of Medicine in 1981. He works in Burien, WA and specializes in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Burnett is affiliated with Highline Medical Center and Swedish Medical Center.
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Dr. Choudhury graduated from medical school in 1986 at the top of his class at Gauhati University, India and pursued his residency in Internal Medicine from the University of Wisconsin Medical School, Milwaukee Clinical Campus. He also completed his cardiovascular fellowship in 1997 from the same program. He is board-certified in both Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Choudhury was in private practice in Tulare County, California before moving to the Seattle area to join Southlake Clinic in 2003. A highly skilled interventional cardiologist with broad clinical experience in the field of cardiovascular medicine, he has additional interest in the management of peripheral vascular diseases. |
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Dr. George Lee Dolack joined Southlake Clinic in 1997.
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Dr. Nemanich received his undergraduate education at the University of Illinois. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois and completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Chicago. He moved to Seattle in 1985 and completed his Cardiology fellowship at the University of Washington.
Dr. Nemanich is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology. In addition to general cardiology, his special interests are heart failure treatment, invasive/interventional cardiology and coronary stenting. He joined Southlake Clinic in 1988 |
Gastroenterology
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Whether your health challenge is melanoma, GERD, hernia, gallbladder, pilonidal cysts or another general surgery need, Meridian Surgery Center offers minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures with a focus on convenience, cost and compassion.
Under the care of Dr. Robert C. Wright, patients have experienced the highest quality care here at Pierce County's first private center for general surgery since 2001. |
Mental Health
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Jeni Gregory
Clinical Social Work Therapist, PhD, LICSW (253) 576-8944 |
I focus on issues of sexual abuse, family counseling and relationships problems, eating disorders, anxiety, depression. I am an interactive, client-centered counselor, focusing on solutions to the challenges. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life situations.
I have a specialty in learning to cope with various forms of trauma. I am skilled in cross cultural experiences that have provoked trauma. I work with cross cultural adoptions, law enforcement and EMS experiences, as well as those in the military. |
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Richard F. Jensen, Ph.D.,
Licensed Psychologist (253) 851-3808 4411 Point Fosdick Dr. NW Suite 307 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 http://www.gigharborfamilycounselors.com/contact-form.asp?CategoryViewed=Clinicians |
Dr. Jensen specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety/panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, survivors of abuse and trauma, and psychological factors associated with medical conditions. He has a special interest in sports psychology and performance enhancement. He also enjoys conducting psychological presentations on a variety of topics associated with his areas of clinical expertise.
Dr. Jensen is a member of the Washington State Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. He is listed in the National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology. He is a preferred provider for a number of insurance and managed care companies in the Puget Sound area. He has been affiliated with the Family Center for Behavioral Health since its inception in 199 |
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Heidi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Attachment Focused EMDR therapist at BeFree Counseling in Bellevue and Renton. She works with children, teens, adults and couples who struggle with a wide variety of concerns. She specializes in treating women who are impacted by their partner's sexual compulsive behaviors and those who are experiencing negative consequences of their own compulsive sexual behaviors.
Heidi has been working with families in some capacity for over 20 years as a coach, mentor, teacher and mental health counselor. She has extensive experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families both within community health and school-based settings. She has experience working in an in-patient medical setting working with adults that have complex medical and behavioral issues. In addition, her father and grandfather were both first responders and she is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of this work. Heidi earned a Bachelor’s degree in Family Sciences from George Fox University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University.Heidi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Attachment Focused EMDR therapist at BeFree Counseling in Bellevue and Renton. She works with children, teens, adults and couples who struggle with a wide variety of concerns. She specializes in treating women who are impacted by their partner's sexual compulsive behaviors and those who are experiencing negative consequences of their own compulsive sexual behaviors. Heidi has been working with families in some capacity for over 20 years as a coach, mentor, teacher and mental health counselor. She has extensive experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families both within community health and school-based settings. She has experience working in an in-patient medical setting working with adults that have complex medical and behavioral issues. In addition, her father and grandfather were both first responders and she is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of this work. Heidi earned a Bachelor’s degree in Family Sciences from George Fox University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University. |
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Justin Monuteaux, MA, MBA, LMHC, CSAT
justin@befreecounseling.com www.befreecounseling.com (206) 304-7678 |
Justin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate at BeFree Counseling in Bellevue and Renton who specializes in working with couples, men and adolescent boys who have been impacted by compulsive sexual behaviors. In addition, he works with a wide variety of issues including: Infidelity, Trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol & Drug use, Premarital counseling, Communication/Conflict Resolution in relationships, Life Transitions, Spiritual Concerns
Justin has extensive experience working with first responders, couples and families as well as at-risk and incarcerated youth. His experience spans 20 years of work as a therapist, mentor and teacher. Justin married into a law enforcement family almost 20 years ago and is passionate about helping first responders deal with the unique challenges of the important work they do every day. |
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"Dr. Maureen Pierce is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Des Moines, Washington specializing in providing treatment to first responders... She presently works with a number of South King, City of Seattle, and Pierce County paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and troopers... Dr. Pierce’s clinical work is focused on treating posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain, especially in the first responder community. Dr. Pierce has a specialty in utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) a type of evidence based treatment for trauma. Dr. Pierce was a pain psychologist at Swedish Pain and Headache Center for 6.5 years and continues to be on medical staff at Swedish..."
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"I recently retired from a 20+ year career as a police officer, detective, and lieutenant. I have a deep desire to assist police officers, fire-fighters, nurses, other first responders, public safety personnel, military heroes, and their families to overcome the cumulative trauma that they experience... Being a first-responder is a tough job that only a few are courageous enough to face every day. The experiences can leave wounds that bleed over into our personal and professional lives... Counseling is an effective way to treat these types of injuries."
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Oncology
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"Oasis of Hope is one of the most well-known cancer treatment centers in the world. Dr. Contreras the chief medical officer is a pioneer in alternative cancer treatments which have been proven in efficacy for decades long. Oasis of Hope strives to provide healing through research, review and analysis of the most recent discoveries in oncology.Oasis of Hope offers a range of cancer treatment protocols, under the collective name Contreras Alternative Cancer Treatment (C-ACT). The C-ACT treatment protocol is an “integrative” approach to treat cancer from a physical, emotional and spiritual perspective."
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"Seattle Cancer Care Alliance represents a union of patients and doctors, physicians and researchers, care and cures in the pursuit of better, longer, richer lives for our patients.
Above all, we exist to move patients forward, past boundaries and toward hope, beyond fear and closer to discovery. SCCA is the intersection of compassion and hard science. Where a real difference can be made today and true progress happens tomorrow. This uniquely bold and inventive approach truly sets us apart." SCCA partners include Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children's Hospital. |
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"At the Swedish Cancer Institute, we practice personalized medicine every day. We combine the newest, most advanced science with extraordinary medicine and patient-centered care in order to develop a care plan that’s personalized for you. Our approach ensures the best treatment pathway for you right from the start.
At Swedish, cancer care is designed to meet all your needs, from diagnostic testing and treatment to managing symptoms and side effects to providing follow-up services you may need in your home. It also includes emotional support, spiritual guidance and financial counseling. We take an integrated approach to providing this care because we recognize that mind, body and spirit all play a part in each person’s health and well-being." |
Orthopedics
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Dr. Craig Arntz is a board certified orthopedic shoulder specialist with 20 years of experience treating problems that often require shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff tears, instability, fractures and shoulder arthritis.
Dr. Arntz has advanced training in shoulder surgery with extensive experience in treating the most complex shoulder disorders. Additionally, Dr Arntz is a board-certified hand surgeon. Recognized in the Seattle and Renton community as a shoulder and upper extremity specialist, Dr. Arntz is proud to have had thousands of physician and patient referrals. |
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Dr. Bruckner did both his undergraduate and graduate work at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Mathematics and earning magna cum laude honors from the medical school. He completed his residency and served as a clinical instructor in orthopaedics with the U.S. Navy. Dr. Bruckner did his fellowship training in Seattle at Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. While at U.W., he was an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, served as Director of the hip and knee replacement service and developed the total-joint fellowship program.
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Dr. Howe is board certified and a fellowship trained spine surgeon who specializes in a wide array of spine care ranging from degenerative conditions to spine trauma and metastatic disease. Dr. Howe’s goal is to educate patients and allow them to make an informed decision about their care and treatment options. Away from orthopedics he enjoys spending time with his family as well as backcounty skiing, cycling, running and international travel.
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Dr. Ty Jones
Family Practice, Sports Medicine, and General Issues and Injuries Proliance Orthopedic Associates (425) 656-5060 |
Dr. Ty C. Jones is a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine expert who specializes in treating sports medicine injuries and conditions, and performs concussion management. He evaluates and treats tendon conditions, stress fractures, minor traumatic fractures, back pain, muscle strains, ligament sprains, and muscle contusions and has an interest in running and throwing injuries. Dr. Jones specializes in helping his patients to perform at their highest level and also provides consultation regarding injury prevention, preparation for athletic pursuits, athletic prescription, sports nutrition, bracing, return-to-play decisions regarding acute illness, and more. He is a published author with a special interest in orthobiologics and performs stem cell and platelet-rich plasma treatments for osteoarthritis as well as for a number of chronic tendon and ligament conditions.
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Dr. Michael K. McAdam
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physicians Associates (206) 386-2600 |
Dr. McAdam is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle. He treats a broad range of patients, from professional and recreational athletes to people simply looking for less invasive treatments of their problems. From his work with the Seattle Seahawks and the US Rugby team , Dr. McAdam has developed an understanding of a wide range of athletic injuries. In his work with both athletes and non-athletes in his practice, he has developed an understanding of the importance of personalized care for each person
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Dr. Andrew Merritt
Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Sports and General Orthopedic Injuries Proliance Orthopedic Associates (425) 656-5060 |
Dr. Merritt is dedicated to getting injured athletes back to the activities they love. His practice is focused on sports medicine and the arthroscopic treatment of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He has specialized training in ligament, cartilage, and tendon injuries of the shoulder and knee. He has published many papers and chapters about these areas of orthopedics. Dr. Merritt also performs general orthopedic procedures, such as arm, ankle, and leg fractures and joint replacement of the knee, shoulder, and hip.
After graduating from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Dr. Merritt completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. He then finished his advanced training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. During this time, Dr. Merritt served as an assistant team physician for the New York Giants professional football team. Dr. Merritt brings advanced training to POA, using the same surgical techniques and individualized care that helps professional athletes get back in the game. |
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"From professional athletes to the everyday hero."
OPA physicians are board certified in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Physiatry, Neurosurgery and Anesthesiology / Interventional Pain Medicine, and each has advanced subspecialty fellowship training in Sports, Joints, Foot & Ankle, Spine, Neurosurgery and Trauma. Our physicians are the team physicians for many of the area’s professional sports teams including the Seattle Mariners, the Seattle Seahawks, the Seattle Storm, Pacific Northwest Ballet and dozens of collegiate and recreational leagues throughout the greater Seattle area. |
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Founded in 1973, Proliance Orthopedic Associates is one of the largest orthopedic clinics in the greater Seattle area. Formerly known as Valley Orthopedic Associates, POA welcomes more than 50,000 patients each year. Our Renton and Covington locations offer orthopedic surgery as well as general orthopedics. POA orthopedic doctors also provide subspecialty orthopedics, involving spinal disorders, spine surgery, sports medicine, hand and shoulder care, foot and ankle disorders, hip replacement and knee replacement surgery, and occupational medicine. POA is committed to improving your quality of life with the best orthopedic services in Seattle and the surrounding area.
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Physical Therapy
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Life in Balance Physical Therapy
Normandy Park (206) 913-8082 West Seattle (206) 913-8082 office@lifeinbalancept.com |
Life in Balance Physical Therapy provides 55-minute 1-to-1 appointments with the physical therapist, allowing us to provide personalized, comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments for a variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Our aim is to promote healthy, pain-free movement that is efficient and enjoyable at home, at work, and in recreational settings. We do this by finding the root cause of the problem and addressing other issues that may be impacting the body's ability to heal.
In addition to treating standard orthopedic conditions, our physical therapists specialize in Pelvic Floor Treatment, Manual Therapy, Biomechanics, Sports Rehab, and more. |
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Pinnacle Physical Therapy
Renton (425) 656-4006 Covington (253) 639-2266 Maple Valley (425) 433-0123 (Option 2) Enumclaw (360) 825-7411 |
Pinnacle offers a wide range of health and fitness options to help optimize function and performance. Whether on the job or just enjoying life, we strive to help our communities excel in their physical capacities. When injury occurs, we understand the importance of getting you back to work quickly and safely! The demands of the job as a Firefighter require careful consideration to ensure that the health and safety of the employee and the public are always given top priority. We look forward to working with you!
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Olympic Sports and Spine
Gig Harbor (253) 514-6757 Puyallup (253) 848-0662 Puyallup- South Hill (253) 864-7595 Lakewood (253) 983-9395 Spanaway-Graham (253) 846-8918 Tacoma (253) 475-4870 University Place (253) 460-1362 |
Olympic Sports & Spine Rehabilitation was founded in 1984 by William (Bill) O'Grady, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, DAAPM, FAAOMPT. Our company has grown from one small clinic on Meridian Avenue in Puyallup to our current seven clinics serving Gig Harbor, Lakewood, University Place, Spanaway - Graham, Tacoma, Puyallup and the South Hill area.
The professionals at Olympic Sports & Spine Rehabilitation are committed to providing you with caring, cost effective and state of the art therapy services. Working together, we can achieve your goals. Our Values
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Outpatient Physical Therapy
Auburn (253) 833-8766 Covington (253) 630-5808 Covington Satellite (253) 639-4788 Kent (425) 226-7827 Kent East Hill (253) 631-1933 Maple Valley (425) 413-4425 Puyallup (253) 445-2733 |
Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation has been serving people in the South King County community since 1983. We have clinics located in Auburn, Covington, Kent’s East Hill, Kent Valley, Puyallup, and Maple Valley/Four Corners.
We believe that you deserve to receive the highest level of personalized therapy services that can be provided by this profession. Many of our therapists have attained advanced board certifications to promote this higher level of quality care. These certifications range from Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Sports Certified Specialist (SCS), and some are progressing in their Fellowship of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). |
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RET Physical Therapy
Puyallup (253) 841-3041 Bellevue (425) 454-1405 Burien (206) 258-2549 North Bend (425) 888-1156 Access hyperlink below for all locations https://www.retptgroup.com |
Our mission is to provide the highest quality healthcare and exceptional service for our patients while maintaining a strong commitment to high ethical standards. With 25 clinics located throughout the Greater Seattle area providing top quality, outpatient physical therapy treatment from the Seattle area’s leading physical therapists. We are located in Arlington, Bellevue, Bothell, Burien, Issaquah, Kirkland, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mercer Island, North Bend, Northgate, Puyallup, Redmond, Renton, Seattle, Snoqualmie, and Woodinville.
RET Physical Therapy Group was founded in 1973 by Robert E. Tutland, PT. Each of our locations are independently directed by a physical therapist accompanied by a team of physical therapists. Our point and purpose are simple; to create neighborhood, service oriented clinics with highly skilled staff. For consistency of patient care, it is a goal of RET to retain valuable employees through support, recognition, and a commitment to balanced personal and professional lives. We believe in a balance of family, work, community and fun. |
Sleep Medicine
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Born in Illinois and raised in Kansas, Dr. Chang is a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Neurology. Prior to joining Swedish he practiced sleep medicine for 15 years in south King County, having served as medical director for Highline Sleep Center in Burien, Auburn Regional Medical Center Sleep Disorder Center in Auburn, and Polyclinic Sleep Center in Seattle. Though clinical medicine remains the primary focus of his work, he has worked in sleep medicine policy through committees within the AAN and the AASM. He is a clinical instructor for the department of neurology at the UW School of Medicine. He has been nominated by his peers as a sleep medicine "top doctor" for multiple years in Seattle and Seattle Met magazines. He has also earned a private pilot license, and has a clinical interest in the topic of excessive daytime sleepiness as pertains to pilots and others in the transportation industry. He is married to Melissa, a pharmacist, and he has two boys.
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Sports Medicine
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At Rebound SportsMed, our goal is to help you move better, feel better and show you how to be functionally fit. Our approach to functional fitness implements years of training using low tech hands on assessments coupled with high tech measurements and scoring.
Dr. Blackburn has had many successes with a full spectrum of athletes ranging from high school, college, and professional sports to police and firefighters. He strives to minimize pain and maximize gain! Qualifications: Doctor of Chiropractic (1994). Over 2500 Hours of Post Doctoral Continuing Education in neurology, muscle physiology, soft-tissue care, and high performance analysis. |
Other Resources
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"The objective of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) is to provide timely assistance to all fire service members and their families in the event of cancer diagnosis. We maintain and continuously update a roster of mentors who have personal experience with many types of cancers who will personally guide you through the process of dealing with your specific illness. In addition to our mentor program, we are always in need of volunteers to assist us by helping to support our various committees, specialized task programs, member support activities and specialized events we are asked to attend. The FCSN also provides awareness to fire service members and their families about the importance of cancer prevention and screening by coordinating educational opportunities with various health programs. We do not provide legal or medical advice but can provide assistance and guidance for other support options such as behavioral health services, fire service organizations, Fire Service Chaplains, another cancer support programs. The FCSN is in collaboration with the American Cancer Society and the Live Strong Foundation."
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Firefighter Cancer Support Network - Washington Chapter
See Officers and Staff page for Phone Resources 17525 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133 |
"We will provide Washington State Firefighters and their families with the services and experience of our Nationally recognized parent organization: Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Our goal is to provide resources in the form of a toolbox and mentor as requested within 24 hours of notification or request for assistance. We will personally deliver the toolbox as often as possible and meet with both the victim and spouse, family or friends to explain the purpose of it, the need to have an advocate and the lessons learned from others. It is important that they feel through your support that they will not be alone as they move through the new challenges ahead. Your role is critical. Your efforts are appreciated. You make a difference."
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"For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer."
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"Research is the foundation of our work. We listen to cancer survivors, caregivers, healthcare providers and researchers on how we can better serve the cancer community.
We offer free personalized support to cancer survivors, caregivers and loved ones. We develop community programs to address the day-to-day concerns of survivors. We partner with institutions and policymakers to change the way the world fights cancer." |
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Tacoma V A Campus
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Stepstone Connect is an organization based out of Utah connected to Dear Hollow. Dear Hollow is geared around working with first responders and treating everything from post-traumatic stress to addictions. Stepstone is a an alternative form of counseling, it is all done via video conferencing. You don’t have to drive to an office and you don’t have to sit in a waiting room hoping to not be recognized. You don’t have to figure out what day of the week you can go that fits in with your shift schedule and your family schedule. You meet with a counselor on-line, they work around your shift work schedule, they can connect you with a specialist who just might happen to be in Florida but they are the best in the business with what you are dealing with. And they take insurance.
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