American Cancer Society Navigator

Meet Nicole McKay, American Cancer Society Patient Navigator

 American Cancer Society (ACS) Patient Navigator, Nicole McKay, serves as a patient liaison to help patients and family members "navigate" the complex healthcare system. She specifically helps patients understand their cancer diagnosis and treatment process, get information, needed resources and referrals, and ensures their basic needs (make-up and skin care) are met. She also assists with wigs, prosthesis, gas cards, transportation help, as well as assistance for medication and medical supplies.

Nicole, with a background in community resources, is one of four ACS navigators in Western Washington and is located at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. She also travels to St. Anthony Hospital two days each month to help connect patients with resources.

The American Cancer Society Patient Navigator is here to help you with:

• Personal Needs
  • Free make-up and skin care class with a licensed cosmetologist
  • Free hats and wigs
  • Free transportation program
• Medicine and Medical Supplies
  • Clinical trials
  • Health Well Foundation
  • Partnership for prescription assistance
• Support and Comfort
• Support groups for patients and caregivers
• Free Cancer Resource Center with computer access
• Free organizer for your cancer records
• A Gloria’s Angel’s team to support you through your cancer treatment
• Basic Needs
  • Tacoma Public Utilities
  • Salvation Army
  • Community food banks
• Local and National Charities
  • Komen Foundation
  • Cancer Lifeline
  • Cancer Care
  • Free legal resources

For more information, contact:

Nicole McKay
Phone: 253-426-6805
E-mail: Nicole.McKay@cancer.org