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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.
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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
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