Gritman Foundation Programs | Gritman Medical Center
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Gritman Foundation Programs | Gritman Medical Center
Gritman Foundation Programs
Programs designed to help support your healing journey.
The Gritman Foundation has a dedicated team and several programs that can help our patients and their loved ones live better, healthier lives.
For more information about Bosom Buddies please call the Women’s Imaging Center
at
208-882-5377
.
For more information about Light a Candle please call
208-883-6231
or email
lightacandle@gritman.org
.
Would you like to
make a donation
to support these programs?
The Gritman Cancer Care Fund is the best way to donate to cancer care in our region; it allows the
Gritman Foundation
to support cancer patients in countless ways. This fund supports Bosom Buddies, Light a Candle, cancer-care equipment, helps patients on a need-by-need basis, and much more.
Please contact us at
208-883-6231
for more information.
Early detection saves lives, and regular mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early. Bosom Buddies provides free screening mammograms to local women who are unable to pay for the screening on their own. The screening mammograms are available to women who receive their medical care in Latah County. A physician’s referral is required.
To participate in Bosom Buddies, please contact your physician or call the
Women’s Imaging Center
at
208-882-5377
.
Bosom Buddies is made possible through the
Pink Tea, Pink Cocktail
and generous financial gifts by businesses and individuals in our community.
The
Gritman Foundation
Light a Candle Program helps people in our region who are facing cancer. Designed to ease some of the burdens that come with facing cancer, we can help with services like grocery assistance, massage therapy, gas cards and more. If we can help you, please fill out our
simple application
before you receive services. You can email it to us at
lightacandle@gritman.org
or fax it to
208-883-6369
.
Eligibility
You may qualify if you:
Have a cancer diagnosis
Are in active treatment
Have a physician referral.
Get Involved
The Light a Candle program depends on the generosity of like-minded people like you. If you would like to get involved please consider
volunteering
or make a safe and secure
online gift
today.
Learn More About Light a Candle
Support These Programs Today
No One Fights Alone
Brenda Griffen
Brenda Griffin
In this video, Brenda Griffin tells her story, showing you can find positives even during the most challenging times. It is a true testament to the fact that no one fights alone.
Tina McClure
Tina McClure
We have been fortunate to hear the truly inspirational stories of people fighting cancer and how we at Gritman Medical Center have played a role in their lives. In this video, Tina McClure shares her life-changing experience.
Maria Horta Vorse
Maria Horta Vorse
We have been fortunate to hear stories from cancer survivors like Maria Horta Vorse and her husband, Chad Vorse. A common theme arose from the survivors who have spoken – no one fights alone, and when a community comes together to support someone battling cancer, special and lifelong bonds are made.
LaRae Pearson
LaRae Pearson
LaRae Pearson, a past speaker at the Gritman Pink Tea and Pink Cocktail, has a unique story of how a mammogram can change your life, even if you don't think you need one. You are never alone on the cancer care journey and have supporters who will help fight the challenges in front of you.
Find Out More Information
For all questions on ways to give, please contact us at foundation@gritman.org
or give us a call.
208-883-6231
Gritman Foundation Programs
Programs designed to help support your healing journey.
The Gritman Foundation has a dedicated team and several programs that can help our patients and their loved ones live better, healthier lives.
For more information about Bosom Buddies please call the Women’s Imaging Center
at
208-882-5377
.
For more information about Light a Candle please call
208-883-6231
or email
lightacandle@gritman.org
.
Would you like to
make a donation
to support these programs?
The Gritman Cancer Care Fund is the best way to donate to cancer care in our region; it allows the
Gritman Foundation
to support cancer patients in countless ways. This fund supports Bosom Buddies, Light a Candle, cancer-care equipment, helps patients on a need-by-need basis, and much more.
Please contact us at
208-883-6231
for more information.
Early detection saves lives, and regular mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early. Bosom Buddies provides free screening mammograms to local women who are unable to pay for the screening on their own. The screening mammograms are available to women who receive their medical care in Latah County. A physician’s referral is required.
To participate in Bosom Buddies, please contact your physician or call the
Women’s Imaging Center
at
208-882-5377
.
Bosom Buddies is made possible through the
Pink Tea, Pink Cocktail
and generous financial gifts by businesses and individuals in our community.
The
Gritman Foundation
Light a Candle Program helps people in our region who are facing cancer. Designed to ease some of the burdens that come with facing cancer, we can help with services like grocery assistance, massage therapy, gas cards and more. If we can help you, please fill out our
simple application
before you receive services. You can email it to us at
lightacandle@gritman.org
or fax it to
208-883-6369
.
Eligibility
You may qualify if you:
Have a cancer diagnosis
Are in active treatment
Have a physician referral.
Get Involved
The Light a Candle program depends on the generosity of like-minded people like you. If you would like to get involved please consider
volunteering
or make a safe and secure
online gift
today.
Learn More About Light a Candle
Support These Programs Today
No One Fights Alone
Brenda Griffen
Brenda Griffin
In this video, Brenda Griffin tells her story, showing you can find positives even during the most challenging times. It is a true testament to the fact that no one fights alone.
Tina McClure
Tina McClure
We have been fortunate to hear the truly inspirational stories of people fighting cancer and how we at Gritman Medical Center have played a role in their lives. In this video, Tina McClure shares her life-changing experience.
Maria Horta Vorse
Maria Horta Vorse
We have been fortunate to hear stories from cancer survivors like Maria Horta Vorse and her husband, Chad Vorse. A common theme arose from the survivors who have spoken – no one fights alone, and when a community comes together to support someone battling cancer, special and lifelong bonds are made.
LaRae Pearson
LaRae Pearson
LaRae Pearson, a past speaker at the Gritman Pink Tea and Pink Cocktail, has a unique story of how a mammogram can change your life, even if you don't think you need one. You are never alone on the cancer care journey and have supporters who will help fight the challenges in front of you.
Find Out More Information
For all questions on ways to give, please contact us at foundation@gritman.org
or give us a call.
208-883-6231