COMMUNITY Support
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Community Support
Care and Share: Support group for anyone dealing with cancer (Waterloo)– This local support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Location: MercyOne Cancer Treatment Center, 200 East Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo, IA. This group is facilitated by Jessica Nauholz, oncology social worker. The group is now meeting in person (as of June 1, 2021). *Participants will need to wear a mask and have their temperature taken upon arrival. Call Jessica at 319-272-2816 to confirm the group is meeting. Splash of Color (SoC) is a breast cancer support group that assist survivors of color with necessary resources, education, and support. For more information on how Splash of Color can best support you, call Cathy Ketton at 319-504-2703 or visit the Splash of Color website. Splash of Color’s Cathy Ketton and her daughters were featured in Iowa Cancer Consortium video series. Watch their story:
Community Resources Available
Cancer is hard to navigate. Treatment can be expensive, and when insurance doesn't cover everything. Sometimes finances can become a struggle, and community resources are needed. We hope these lists of local resources are helpful. Contact Us if there is you have a need that is not covered here. |