Press Release
2025-02-03
CancerCare® and PatientPoint® Partner Together to Bring Educational Resources and Emotional Support to Cancer Patients and Caregivers
CancerCare®, a national nonprofit organization that provides free emotional, practical and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer, and PatientPoint®, a digital health company, are pleased to partner together to share a patient-friendly video across oncology waiting rooms nationwide. For many patients and caregivers, this video is the first point of contact following a cancer diagnosis and offers helpful information, resources and support to patients and their loved ones as they navigate the challenges of their diagnosis.
The video is currently running in over 800 health care offices and with 5,000 health care professionals throughout the United States.
“We’re thrilled to announce this strategic partnership between CancerCare and PatientPoint, which represents a powerful alignment of our shared values and mission to help those affected by cancer,” said Christine Verini, CancerCare's Chief Executive Officer. We’re excited to see how this partnership will support the communities we serve.”
“PatientPoint is proud to partner with CancerCare to deliver their emotional and practical support resources to oncology patients and their families in the moments that matter—right in their oncologist’s office,” said PatientPoint Executive Vice President of Content & Creative Kate Merz. “By sharing CancerCare's important messaging, we’re ensuring that patients and caregivers have access to the resources they need, exactly when they need them most. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to make a meaningful difference in the cancer care journey.”
For more information about CancerCare's free services, please visit www.cancercare.org.
About CancerCare®
For over 80 years, CancerCare has empowered millions of people affected by cancer through free counseling, resource navigation, support groups, educational resources, advocacy and direct financial assistance. Our oncology social workers improve the lives of people diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, survivors and the bereaved by addressing their emotional, practical and financial challenges. To learn more, visit www.cancercare.org.
About PatientPoint®
PatientPoint® is a leading digital health company that connects patients, healthcare providers and life sciences companies with the right content at key points of change when healthcare decisions are made. Our solutions are proven to influence patient behavior and improve health outcomes, driving value for all stakeholders. Across the nation’s largest network of connected digital devices in 35,000 physician offices leverages our proven behavioral change content engine, PatientPoint solutions empower better health for more than 750 million patient visits each year. Learn more at patientpoint.com.