Programs, Grants and Awards
Franciscan Cancer Care actively seeks financial support from agencies across the United States to help fund innovative programs and services for underserved people in the local community.
Among the recent grant funding obtained by the Cancer Center:
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation funded breast cancer navigation for high-risk medically underserved women
- Low-income mammogram fund
- United Way of Pierce County Breast Cancer Navigation funds
Franciscan Cancer Care and Community Cancer Care Program
Franciscan Cancer Care and Community Cancer Care Program are proud of the excellent patient-centered care we bring to the communities we serve. Some of our outreach work would not be possible without the generous support of foundation grants – some of which are listed here:
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Puget Sound Affiliate
- American Legacy Foundation
- United Way of Pierce County
- Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
- Russell Family Foundation, Jane’s Fund
- Florence B. Kilworth Foundation
- Gig Harbor Quilt Festival
- Bank of America
- Regence Foundation
- Puget Sound Energy Foundation
- Wells Fargo Foundation
- Franciscan Foundation
- Heart and Soles Foundation
- Cornerstone Club
Franciscan Cancer Care and Community Cancer Program have earned numerous awards for community outreach
2012
Outstanding Community Service Award - Breast Cancer Navigator Program, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Puget Sound Affiliate
Community Health Leader Award Finalist - Tricia Sinek, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Franciscan Freedom from Tobacco Day – May 19, 2012, Proclamation from Governor Christine Gregoire
Clinical Trials Participation Award – Partner, Northwest Medical Specialties, Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO
2011
Patient Navigation Partnership Award - Breast Cancer Navigator Program, American Cancer Society
Business Health Champion – Franciscan Health System for adoption of tobacco-free hiring policy, Washington State Public Health Association
Healthcare Champion Award – Freedom from Tobacco Program and Dr. Patrick Hogan, Pierce County Business Examiner
Healthcare Champion, Distinguished Service Award, Dr. Frank Senecal, Pierce County Business Examiner
2010
Individual Health Champion Award - Dr. Patrick Hogan for Freedom from Tobacco Program & other accomplishments, Washington State Public Health Association
2009
Commendation for outstanding work with medically underserved groups – Franciscan Community Cancer Program - ACoS Cancer Program Network Survey
Health Care Champion Award - Breast Cancer Navigator Program, Pierce County Business Examiner
Community Service Award - Breast Cancer Partnership of Tacoma, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Puget Sound Affiliate
Distinguished Nurse of the Year Award – Joy Martin, Regional Director of Oncology Services, March of Dimes Western Washington
Outstanding Volunteer Award – Tricia Sinek, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Puget Sound Affiliate
2007
Best Community Health Resource, Strategy Pillar Award – Community Cancer Program, Franciscan Health System
Torch Bearers of Hope Award - Sisters of Hope Cancer Support Group
2003
Award for Protecting our Community from Tobacco, Cross Cultural Collaboration of Pierce County
