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Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh Receives American Cancer Society National Partner Award

By Siteman Communications |
Representatives Of The American Cancer Society And Siteman Cancer Center At Memorial Hospital Shiloh Are Photographed With The National Partner Award For Road To Recovery
From left: Jessica McKenna, Julie Richison, Kaitlyn Keen, Mindy Harmon and Calvin Robinson From left: Jessica McKenna, Julie Richison, Kaitlyn Keen, Mindy Harmon and Calvin Robinson

Recognition highlights efforts to reduce transportation barriers for patients

Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh has received the American Cancer Society National Partner Award for Road To Recovery® in recognition of the staff’s commitment to helping reduce transportation barriers for people facing cancer in St. Clair County, Ill., and the surrounding area.

Cancer care needs are significant, and transportation is one of the most common barriers patients face. Missed appointments can delay treatment and add stress during an already difficult time.

The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program addresses these issues by partnering with Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh and other entities nationwide. Through the program, staff members at Siteman collaborate with volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments.

“We’re grateful to the American Cancer Society and want to give extra special recognition to its wonderful volunteers,” said WashU Medicine social worker Julie Richison, MSW, LCSW, who leads the program at Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh. “They provide much more than just a ride — they offer reassurance and support during a difficult time.”

Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh was recognized for these efforts during a special event June 4 at the American Cancer Society’s World Wide Technology American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in St. Louis.

Due to the program’s success, additional drivers are needed throughout the St. Louis region. Learn more about volunteering at cancer.org/drive or by calling 800-227-2345.