Linda Creed Epstein Foundation

“Statement of program service accomplishments; part iii; line 4a linda creed epstein foundation (dba linda creed breast cancer organization or "lcbco") is a regional organization that offers access to screening mammograms and diagnostics tests for women with no medical insurance coverage or who are underinsured. Our service area includes philadelphia, bucks, montgomery, delaware, and chester counties; poconos region; south jersey and new castle county in delaware state. Women who fall into this service gap are at the highest risk of not seeking healthcare because of the financial burden it imposes on household income. Lcbco covers the cost for screening mammograms and for women who are symptomatic, first level diagnostic tests (diagnostic mammograms and ultrasounds). Through our patient navigation service we monitor women who are symptomatic helping them find services should they require further testing and, if needed, breast cancer treatment. On average our program diagnoses 3-5 women each year with breast cancer. Women with insurance, who cannot afford to meet co-pays or deductibles, are also given access to our first-level diagnostic services at no cost. Through patient navigation we counsel them on current breast cancer treatment medical protocols and how to work with their insurance companies to access care. We do not know what causes breast cancer and until we do, the best defense is early detection and prompt treatment. For over 32 years,lcbco has partnered with over ten philadelphia regional hospitals in providing screening services and diagnostic tests. Our mammography program uses a comprehensive approach to breast health, not a voucher program. Women are required to go through an education component, a clinical breast exam and a screening mammogram. Our volunteer doctors agree to be the physician of record for women who are not aligned with a particular physician. Hospital staff often volunteer their services on screening days offering their expertise that include radiologists, gynecologists, breast surgeons, nurses, navigators and technicians. In fiscal year 2019, we provided 356 free mammograms and diagnostic tests and fielded over 1,000 calls through our patient navigation service.”

“Statement of program service accomplishments; part iii; line 4b the patient assistance fund provides financial support for women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Based on need, this fund offers monetary grants for non-medical expenses. We can often pair this money with existing services that have helped avoid utility or phone shut-offs or evictions. We help breast cancer patients with transportation to and from treatment,put food on the table and even childcare so mom can get back on her feet after a chemo treatment. The patient assistance fund was created in 1999. Currently, our patient assistance program is largely concentrated in the pocono region. Funds for this assistance are raised by a dedicated corps of volunteers, the lake naomi breast cancer rally. This multi-day, multi-event fundraiser taps into the philanthropic efforts of dozens of women and men that live in the lake naomi area. The proceeds from this event provides patient assistance and free mammograms when there is no other source. Patience assistance continues to have a large impact on women fighting breast cancer in the region over the past ten years. In fiscal year 2019, we helped families with grants averaging $2,000 each for a total of $49,300.”

“Statement of program service accomplishments; part iii; line 4c lcbco strongly believes that knowledge is power. Our education programs focus on providing the latest information about breast health with the objective of reducing disparities in healthcare. There is a special emphasis on risks unique to the lbgtq and afrcan american populations. Breast health education continues to be vital as new generations age into the threshold where breast health care becomes part of well care. We teach the general public and high risk groups about breast cancer risk factors, signs and symptoms and the tenets of good breast health. We do this through participation in community health fairs, workplace trainings, places of worship and our screening sites. We reached 3,119 people in fy 2019.”

“The audit committee reviews and approves the 990 and the full board receives a copy.”

“A vendor list is presented and reviewed by the board annually and each member signs a form indicating whether or not she or he has any conflicts.”

“The organization participates in the lasalle nonprofit center's salary and benefit survey, and reviews the results when determining salary compensation.”

“Volunteer development 745. 673. 36. 36.”

“Telecommunications 7250. 4640. 1180. 1430.”

“Bank/credit card charges 5527. 0. 255. 5272.”