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With generous support from the San Francisco Foundation, the CARE (Cancer Awareness Resources and Education) program was initiated in October of 2002 to provide education and psychosocial support to cancer patients who receive their medical care at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH).
 DOWNLOADprogram brochure Adobe PDF File CARE offers series of ten to twelve-week classes in English and Spanish. We provide dinner, taxi vouchers, and childcare reimbursements. The program includes relaxation and goal setting exercises in each group session. We have a fabulous collection of guest speakers addressing topics such as What is cancer?, nutrition, complementary/alternative medicine, stress reduction, expressive arts therapy, symptom management, yoga, tai chi and more. CARE facilitators call participants each week to remind them of upcoming group meeting, conduct and informal 'check-in' and make referrals, when appropriate.  By furnishing participants with comprehensive cancer-related education, as well as teaching self-care skills, the program enhances patients' understanding of their diagnosis and encourages them to gain a sense of control over their lives. The CARE group facilitators are experienced professionals with backgrounds in health education, community organizing, and social psychology. The groups are co-facilitated by UCSF medical students. A prestigious Advisory Board provides valuable guidance and support for the program.  The CARE program (Cancer Awareness, Resources, and Education), in competition with 83 institutions from across the U.S., was awarded the 2004 Grand Prize for Excellence in Patient Education by California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). The program also shared San Francisco General Hospital's "American Medical Association Award for Innovations in Patient-Centered Communication."Below is a list of our generous sponsors and related programs. |
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