Supplying Security: How Food Pantries Empower Patients with Cancer

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Many patients with cancer face financial challenges that make it difficult to afford nutritious meals. In this webinar, we will explore the detrimental impact of food insecurity on patients with cancer and discuss the benefits of situating food pantries within oncology centers.

In this webinar, Aimee Hoch, MSW, LSW, OSW-C, FACCC, Oncology Financial Navigator, Laura Kerns, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, FAND, Senior Clinical Dietitian, Michelle Snell, HOD Office Associate, and Maggie Biesinger, Manager of Integrative Oncology share their experiences and insights in developing and managing food pantries and provide practical tips and strategies for creating a sustainable food pantry program at your center.

Our panel of expert speakers also discuss the importance of building collaboration by enlisting community partners and volunteers to ensure a program's success.

Aimee Hoch, MSW, LSW

Oncology Financial Navigator

Grand View Health Cancer Center

Aimee Hoch, LSW, OSW-C, is a Masters Level Social Worker with 20 plus years of experience in both healthcare and behavioral health. She earned her MSW from Fordham University Lincoln Center. A Financial Navigator for the Oncology Program at Grand View Health, Aimee is an advocate for individuals diagnosed with cancer by meeting them with empathy and connecting them with resources to support them during their most vulnerable times.

Aimee is a consultant for the Cancer Support Community as a Financial Navigation specialist and is a member of their Biosimilar Advisory Board. She is an active member of the Association of Community Cancer Center’s (ACCC) Financial Advocacy Network Advisory Committee and Voice Task Force.  She speaks about Financial Toxicity and the role of Financial Navigation in cancer care.  Aimee has been a guest on Cancer Buzz TV, Patient Power, and WDVR. She has been featured in publications including Breastcancer.org, Patient Power, and ACCC’s Financial Advocate Spotlight. Aimee has contributed to ACCC’s Patient Assistance and Reimbursement Guide and OncoLink News. 

Laura Kerns, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, FAND

Senior Clinical Dietitian

Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Maggie Biesinger

Manager of Integrative Oncology

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Michelle Snell

HOD Office Assistant

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

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Supplying Security: How Food Pantries Empower Patients with Cancer
Recorded 08/01/2024  |  63 minutes
Recorded 08/01/2024  |  63 minutes
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