Breast Care Coordinator
Your personal resource for breast healthcare

We realize that breast health concerns can be a very stressful experience for women and their families.

Because of this, Salem Hospital provides the services of a registered nurse as a Breast Care Coordinator. The Breast Care Coordinator has access to all hospital and community resources available as she guides patients through the entire continuum of breast care here at Salem — whatever that may be — from routine breast health and detection through education and support services, surgery and post surgical treatment, and community resources.

The Breast Care Coordinator, is here to provide patients with a personal contact for support, information, and guidance in a compassionate, caring environment throughout their healthcare experience.

• Assure a collaborative treatment plan is coordinated between you and your physician(s) with your personal needs in mind
• Offer guidance and expertise in navigating the full range of hospital services
• Provide access to educational opportunities, information, publications, books, and other resources on a variety of topics related to breast health and breast cancer 
• Recommend hospital-based and community support groups and services 
• Provide information on community resources and activities

If you have a question or concern or simply need a friendly voice to discuss your breast health issues with, call 503-561-6718.