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PATIENT STORY
Not long ago, Greta* moved in with her daughter Alice’s family to help with their new baby. Within days, Greta experienced severe breast pain – was it from the uncomfortable plane journey? Lifting the baby? And why wasn’t it getting better?
When the pain did not subside, Alice sought help from her own physician and found resources for her newly uninsured mother – including the news that Hinsdale Hospital Foundation’s Open Arms fund would pay for her screening mammogram. Greta was quickly seen at the AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale. Her caregivers – our associates and providers – knew that early detection is critical for patient survival. No delays are tolerable when it comes to a potentially life-saving screening.
When a screening leads to a cancer diagnosis, as it did for Greta, Open Arms offers further assistance with diagnostic testing and related services.
As Alice wrote recently, “My whole family greatly appreciates the help my mother received through Hinsdale Hospital Foundation at the time we needed it the most. Our caregivers are kind, we know my mom is in good hands, and the financial assistance makes all the difference for her peace of mind. Thank you all.”
Hinsdale Hospital Foundation’s Open Arms fund, established by a breast cancer survivor and patient advocate, is funded by donations from compassionate individuals, medical practitioners – including our own nurses – and other community partners. It’s a true example of our caring community extending the hospital’s healing mission to all in need.
*Please note that names have been changed to protect patient privacy.
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