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Overview

Cancer Services Grants

Overview: Salem Health Foundation supports various cancer-related programs and services through targeted grants.

Programs Funded (2023-2024):

  • SOFTEE Camisoles: Post-surgical camisoles for breast cancer patients who have had mastectomy and some lumpectomies (funded since 2009)

  • Community Breast Cancer Screening: Annual breast imaging services including mammograms for women over 40 unable to afford screenings (annual household income at 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)

  • Chemo Bags - Filled with Love: Comfort bags containing fleece blankets, journals, magazines, puzzle books, snacks, and hand sanitizer delivered to patients starting chemotherapy (average 60 bags per month)

  • Mastectomy Fitter Position: Contracted mastectomy fitting services at Salem Health Cancer Center to fill service gap created when local provider closed

  • Clinical Research - Augmented Reality Education for Patients in Radiation Oncology - Phase 3: Research project showing how augmented/virtual reality helps cancer patients receiving radiation oncology treatment reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction

  • Oregon Specialty Group Patient Assistance for Under- & Non-Insured Cancer Patients: Partnership supporting chemotherapy treatment for under- or non-insured cancer patients, including undocumented residents

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening: Partnership with Salem Free Clinics to pay lab testing fees for up to 10 patients for colorectal cancer screenings using FIT test
  • Geographic Scope: Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon

    Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 503-814-1990

  • Address: 665 Winter St SE, Bldg B, Salem, OR 97301

  • Mailing Address: PO Box 14001, Salem, OR 97309-5014
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