March is Multiple Myeloma Action Month!
Posted March 21st, 2016
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Part of getting involved in advocacy and action is learning more about the disease and the cause to improve research, treatment development, supportive care and resources. Multiple myeloma is often a cancer very few have heard of, but once it touches you, you never forget it. In the media, it is often referred to as […]
Thank you, social workers!
Posted March 14th, 2016
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
March is Social Work month. Yes, that is right, we get a WHOLE MONTH to celebrate our profession—which is often looked down upon, misunderstood and often underpaid! This year marks my 20th anniversary as a social worker! I remember when I told people I was going to social work school. Often I heard, “Why are […]
February 29th is Rare Disease Day
Posted February 26th, 2016
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
I’ve been an oncology social worker for many years. I’ve seen countless cases of the most common cancers including breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer. Because these cancers are more common, there are more supportive services, research dollars and awareness walks for these diseases. But, I’ve also seen a lot of rare […]
7 Tips for Giving Smart on #givingtuesday
Posted November 25th, 2015
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
It’s a busy week for special days. Thursday: Thanksgiving, Friday: Black Friday, Saturday: Small business Saturday, Monday: Cyber Monday, and finally, Tuesday: Giving Tuesday. After so many days of stuffing our faces, entertaining family, and overspending, Giving Tuesday shifts the focus from gluttony and spending to giving as a holiday tradition. Let’s not forget to […]
Five Things to Know about Medicare and Advance Care Planning
Posted November 17th, 2015
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. In a major shift in policy, the federal government announced last week that Medicare will begin to cover visits with healthcare providers to discuss end of life care and advance care planning. This represents a big change in the practice, policy, and process of discussing end of […]
Thank You to Our Veterans with Cancer!
Posted November 11th, 2015
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Today is Veterans Day. I wanted to take a few moments to highlight a special need of many Veterans: cancer care. Many Veterans are at increased risk for developing cancer just because they did their job protecting our country. There are approximately 40,000 new cancer cases in Veterans reported annually. As the Veteran population continues […]
6 Insider Tips for Successful Caregiving
Posted November 10th, 2015
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
November is Caregiver Awareness Month. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to co-facilitate a support group session for caregivers. This group is so brave and compassionate. They were so happy to find others who could validate some of the things they were going through and help them feel not so alone. Common themes emerged […]
National Drug Take Back Day 2015
Posted September 10th, 2015
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Have you taken a look at your medicine cabinet lately? Aside from cotton swabs, mouthwash and makeup remover, are there old, outdated prescription drugs in your cabinet? How do you dispose of old, outdated, expired or unneeded medications? Flush them down the toilet? Throw them out with your household trash? Not sure? Well, the DEA […]
National Cancer Survivors Day 2015 Wrap Up
Posted July 15th, 2015
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
National Cancer Survivors Day is the first Sunday in June every year. Many cancer centers and advocacy groups around the country commemorate this day with a celebratory event. We usually celebrate with (what else?) – education! This year we added 2 new survivorship education videos to our collection – Actions & Attitudes for Cancer Survivors […]
Breaking news: Supreme Court votes to uphold Affordable Care Act Subsidies
Posted June 26th, 2015
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
On June 25, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled (6-3) to uphold health care subsidies included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).