Merck Foundation Awards Grant to American Cancer Society for Program to Improve Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in Underserved Communities

Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. $1.58 Million Grant Supports Patient Navigation Program, Empowering Patients and Caregivers with Information and Support KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Merck Foundation (the Foundation) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced today that the Foundation provided a grant of $1.58 million over four years to the ACS to implement a comprehensive Patient Navigation Program in three U.S. communities where substantial cancer care disparities exist. This funding will allow the ACS to enhance its already substantial Patient Navigation Program and expand its focus on access to high-quality care, patient empowerment and care coordination. Language: English Contact: Merck Media Contacts:Claire Gillespie, 267-305-0932Jeanine Clemente, 908-236-5059orMerck Investor Contacts:Teri Loxam, 908-740-1986Justin Holko, 908-740-1879orAmerican Cancer Society Media Contact:Evelyn Barella, 810-610-5234orAmerican Cancer Society Investor Contact:Katherine Sharpe, 404-329-5705 Ticker Slug: Ticker: MRK Exchange: NYSE ...
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