Gateway to Hope addresses inequities in health care by supporting those with breast cancer
October 21, 2022 5:58 pm
In 2022 thus far, more than 400 Missouri women diagnosed with breast cancer have “walked through the Gateway to Hope.”
“Our programs speak directly to removing barriers to [health care] access. Our patient navigators work with social workers inside the hospital systems to really carve out and design an approach that is patient-centered. We have interventions and programs and advocacy efforts that are trying to not only take care of women who have breast cancer, but we’re working with community partners to come together and figure out ways that we can increase the services that are offered. We all have to step up to make health care equitable and accessible for everyone.”
Ania Colvin | Director of Development and Communications
The organization collaborates on fundraising with businesses throughout the area. For example, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gateway to Hope received a share of profits from T-shirt sales through Series Six, the B.C.A. Cocktail at Mission Taco Joint, breast cancer awareness jewelry sold at Brighton Collectibles and various swag through Golden Gems. Health systems and other nonprofit organizations throughout Missouri and southern Illinois also partner with Gateway to Hope to provide services and assistance.
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