The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Vermont/Upstate New York Chapter
Gail Deuso, Vermont Coordinator
gail.deuso@lls.org
802.233.0014
40 1/2 Proctor Avenue
So. Burlington, VT 05403
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society sponsors a range of programs of interest to patients and caregivers. The First Connection program provides newly diagnosed patients, caregivers and their families the opportunity to speak with someone who has "been through it" by talking with a trained Peer volunteer by phone. The Information Resource Center (IRC) provides accurate, up-to-date disease and treatment information. Our information specialists are master's level social workers and health educators. They are available to speak with callers Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. IRC contacts are given the name and phone number of the patient services manager at their local chapter to connect them with community programs and resources. The Society's Patient Financial Aid Program offers financial reimbursement for some medications, transportation and procedures for those in need. The Society's Co-Pay Assistance Program offers financial support towards the cost of insurance co-payments and/or insurance premium costs for prescription drugs. Patients must qualify both medically and financially for this program. Family Support Groups are for anyone affected by blood cancer and are free.
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