Programs and Services
The Navigator Care Program
Navigator Care Volunteers
Seated, from left to right: Dr. Carolyn Runowicz, director of the Neag
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ronni Breiter, Ellen Dworetsky, Janice
Goldschmidt.
Standing, from left to right: Arleen Wallach, Michelle Hudon, Judy Siegal,
Anita Coury.
The Navigator Care Program is a service to help women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
 The program pairs patients with trained volunteers who literally “navigate” them throughout their care. Volunteers accompany women to medical appointments, chemotherapy treatments, radiation,
surgery, support groups, and more.
It is an optional program designed to complement the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center’s compassionate team of doctors, nurses, social workers and other caregivers. Our goal is to help
every patient reach her full potential for recovery.
“As you travel
the path of survivorship, allow us to walk with you.”
How the Program Works
Physicians with the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center recommend the Navigator program to women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer. If patients agree, they are matched with a volunteer who
will:
- Provide practical information and assistance
- Accompany women to appointments and procedures
- Listen to their concerns
- Help them access available resources within the Neag Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society and other resources throughout region.
Our Volunteers
 Many of first volunteers are from the Greater Hartford Auxiliary of the American Cancer Society. They have undergone training to become familiar with the many services available at UConn and most
importantly, to see these services through the eyes of a patient.
Your Support Helps Many
To make a gift to support the Navigator Program and the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, contact the UConn Health Center Development Office at 860-679-1122. The Health Center Development
Office will be pleased to work with you to determine the best way to meet your financial needs and philanthropic goals.
You can also make a gift on-line.
Phone: 860-679-1122
Fax: 860-679-1878
Email: supportUCHC@foundation.uconn.edu |
Many times after a woman hears the words, “breast cancer,”
she doesn’t hear anything else. Everything goes blank. She needs someone to help her through – she needs a navigator. 