The goal of Patient Resource LLC is to empower people who are suffering with life-altering diseases by giving them the most comprehensive and up-to-date guides to treatment and facilities for their disease free of charge. Comprehensive financial and advocacy resources are also available on their website.
The Patient Advocate Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 that provides patients with mediation and arbitration services to help resolve healthcare issues. Through supported grants, partnerships and targeted donations, PAF operates programs to assist with financial issues. This includes a Co-Pay Relief Program for those meeting disease and income eligibility guidelines.
NeedyMeds is a national non-profit organization founded in 1997 that maintains a website of free information and resources to cancer patients including assistance programs, free/low-cost/sliding scale clinics and medication discount coupons. NeedyMeds also publishes information about resources for specific types of cancer. All information is accessible online, at no charge and without registration.
A Mother’s Wish embraces and supports Oakland County, MI women and families impacted by breast cancer by easing the day-to-day burdens associated with a diagnosis while offering opportunities for hope, comfort, family togetherness and healing.
Beacon House becomes a “Home away from home” for patients and families that travel across the U.P. to receive specialty medical care at U.P. Health System- Marquette and the Upper Peninsula Medical Center. The private, nonprofit, donation-based organization ensures that families in a medical crisis never have to ask, “Where am I going to stay […]
The Look Good Feel Better is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 that offers Tips for Teens, Men and Women affected by cancer. Workshops for women that are 2-hour, hands-on workshops that include: A detailed description and demonstration of the 12-step skin care and makeup program, Instruction on options relating to hair loss, including wigs […]
Livestrong is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 that provides information and guidance during all stages of your cancer journey, offers cancer support for patients, children and caregivers, as well as addresses common concerns related to a cancer diagnosis.
As the leading source of free blood cancer information, education and support for patients, survivors, families and healthcare professionals, LLS helps patients navigate their cancer treatment and ensures they have access to quality, affordable and coordinated care. Research will help us achieve an end to cancer. In the meantime, patients need help before, during and […]
The Kids Kicking Cancer is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1999 that offers weekly classes in mind-body techniques found in the martial arts to children affected by cancer, both inpatient and outpatient. Their martial arts-based meditative techniques have proven successful in reducing pain and stress in children with cancer and other chronic illnesses, as well […]
Keep Swimming Foundation provides financial aid for patients and their families so that they may afford the essential, non-medical expenses required to remain together throughout long-term inpatient hospitalizations.