Cancer Resource Library
Provides an assortment of cancer related information on all cancers. Eating well cookbooks,
Q&A on coping with cancer, inspirational materials and informational materials that allow
patients and their families feel more prepared and knowledgeable on various topics.
In addition to our resource area, we have an internet based computer and printer that is
available for use and printing documents. This area is to ensure that we have materials to
meet the needs of our patients.
Support Group for Individuals Living with Cancer
The support group meets every first Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 5:00pm.
It is located in the WVCC Conference Room. For Registration or more information,
please call: 503-435-6530 ext. 8740.
The dates are as follows for the first half of 2010:
Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6 & Jun 3
Cancer Support Group
A group for newly diagnosed patients as well as cancer survivors. Located at the Samaritan
Communities Hospital, Newport, Oregon on the 1st Tuesday of each month from noon till
1pm. click here for further information.
Women's Cancer Support Group
A group for newly diagnosed patients as well as cancer survivors. Located at the Samaritan
Communities Hospital, Newport, Oregon on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30pm
till 6:30 pm. click here for further information.
Tar Wars
With the collaboration of the MHS Health Occupations Class, we have provided an outreach
activities program for elementary students called, "Tar Wars." We use tools like a poster of a
hairy "smoker's tongue," visual aids like pig lungs to convey health versus diseased organs
and a "jar of tar" to illustrate the physical damage to the body.
McMinnville High School's Health Occupation students present information on tobacco
costs, peer pressure issues, short versus long-term effects and other topics on spreading our
anti=smoking message. Since we have a large amount of cases diagnosed at the Cancer Center
that are lung cancer, we want to protect our children now by educating them about the
dangers of smoking.
If your school is interested in learning more about this program, please call Kelly McGraw at
the Foundation. 503-435-6592.
Sun Screen Awareness
Social Worker
Dawn L. Yelk MSW, LCSW has joined the staff at the Cancer Center at Willamette Valley
Medical Center as a Medical Social Worker. Yelk earned her master's degree in social work
from Portland State University and her bachelor's of science degree in human and behavior
science from Linfield College.
Yelk has extensive experience in the field and, most recently, served as a Medical Social
Worker/Discharge Planner at Willamette Valley Medical Center, Hospice Medical Social
Worker with Legacy Hopewell House Hospice in Portland.
Her special training included coursework in : challenging geriatric behaviors,
psychopharmacology, death and dying and health issues for geriatric clients. "Undergoing
treatements for cancer can impact many different areas of our patient's lives," said Dr.
Catherine O'Brien. "We are delighted that Dawn will be bringing her expertise to focus on
the non-medical needs of our cancer patients. Her education and experience will be a great
benefit to all of us."
Patient Grants
The foundation assists cancer patients undergoing treatment with short term financial care
in Yamhill, Tillamook & Lincoln counties. Specifically providing necessary expenses such as
health insurance, rent, groceries & transportation to and from treatment in an effort to help
the patients get back on their feet from the financial burden of medical care.
If you feel that you may qualify for funding,
Please contact the foundation for an application and interview.
Provides an assortment of cancer related information on all cancers. Eating well cookbooks,
Q&A on coping with cancer, inspirational materials and informational materials that allow
patients and their families feel more prepared and knowledgeable on various topics.
In addition to our resource area, we have an internet based computer and printer that is
available for use and printing documents. This area is to ensure that we have materials to
meet the needs of our patients.
Support Group for Individuals Living with Cancer
The support group meets every first Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 5:00pm.
It is located in the WVCC Conference Room. For Registration or more information,
please call: 503-435-6530 ext. 8740.
The dates are as follows for the first half of 2010:
Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6 & Jun 3
Cancer Support Group
A group for newly diagnosed patients as well as cancer survivors. Located at the Samaritan
Communities Hospital, Newport, Oregon on the 1st Tuesday of each month from noon till
1pm. click here for further information.
Women's Cancer Support Group
A group for newly diagnosed patients as well as cancer survivors. Located at the Samaritan
Communities Hospital, Newport, Oregon on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30pm
till 6:30 pm. click here for further information.
Tar Wars
With the collaboration of the MHS Health Occupations Class, we have provided an outreach
activities program for elementary students called, "Tar Wars." We use tools like a poster of a
hairy "smoker's tongue," visual aids like pig lungs to convey health versus diseased organs
and a "jar of tar" to illustrate the physical damage to the body.
McMinnville High School's Health Occupation students present information on tobacco
costs, peer pressure issues, short versus long-term effects and other topics on spreading our
anti=smoking message. Since we have a large amount of cases diagnosed at the Cancer Center
that are lung cancer, we want to protect our children now by educating them about the
dangers of smoking.
If your school is interested in learning more about this program, please call Kelly McGraw at
the Foundation. 503-435-6592.
Sun Screen Awareness
Social Worker
Dawn L. Yelk MSW, LCSW has joined the staff at the Cancer Center at Willamette Valley
Medical Center as a Medical Social Worker. Yelk earned her master's degree in social work
from Portland State University and her bachelor's of science degree in human and behavior
science from Linfield College.
Yelk has extensive experience in the field and, most recently, served as a Medical Social
Worker/Discharge Planner at Willamette Valley Medical Center, Hospice Medical Social
Worker with Legacy Hopewell House Hospice in Portland.
Her special training included coursework in : challenging geriatric behaviors,
psychopharmacology, death and dying and health issues for geriatric clients. "Undergoing
treatements for cancer can impact many different areas of our patient's lives," said Dr.
Catherine O'Brien. "We are delighted that Dawn will be bringing her expertise to focus on
the non-medical needs of our cancer patients. Her education and experience will be a great
benefit to all of us."
Patient Grants
The foundation assists cancer patients undergoing treatment with short term financial care
in Yamhill, Tillamook & Lincoln counties. Specifically providing necessary expenses such as
health insurance, rent, groceries & transportation to and from treatment in an effort to help
the patients get back on their feet from the financial burden of medical care.
If you feel that you may qualify for funding,
Please contact the foundation for an application and interview.
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