WINGS Network Expanded
On October 1, WINGS officially announced its expansion into Laredo and Webb County.
Called, Laredo WINGS, this marks the first significant network expansion in four years. “We are delighted to bring our services to the uninsured women in this part of the state,” said Terri Jones, executive director.
The Organizing Committee was led by a group of dedicated breast cancer advocates including Dr. Gary Unzeitig, Dr. Jessica Guajardo, Claudia Garcia, Gloria Conseco, Sandra Hernandez and Diane Gates.
There were many other breast cancer survivors and medical professionals involved in preparing the way for WINGS to fly to Laredo.
This group’s fundraising goal is $50,000 and they are well on the way!
You can help WINGS Laredo grow by designating your gift to this project.
WINGS PROGRAM RECOGNIZED FOR IMPROVING QUALITY OF CARE, REDUCING HEALTHCARE COSTS THROUGH BREAST CANCER TREATMENT INITIATIVE
Case study to be included in national database of better practices in community-based health initiatives
(San Antonio, Texas) – Residents of San Antonio, Texas are receiving higher quality healthcare, thanks to a program from WINGS.
WINGS Breast Cancer Treatment for Uninsured Women has been recognized as an example of excellence in community health improvement programming and is included in the www.leadinghealthycommunities.com (LHC) online library of better practices case studies.
“Having reviewed hundreds of case studies, the WINGS Breast Cancer Treatment for Uninsured Women was determined to be first in class. We are pleased to include WINGS in our library of case studies, it represents an example of excellence in community collaboration and health improvement and provides a blueprint for other communities to follow when launching their own health improvement efforts.” said Jon Comola, CEO of WRGH (Wye River Group on Healthcare) the parent organization for LHC.
LHC provides visitors with a searchable database of successful case studies, as well the resources and tools to help community leaders implement health improvement programs in their own community. Visit us at www.leadinghealthycommunities.com.
Founded by two breast cancer survivors in 1999, WINGS provides breast cancer treatment to uninsured women in South and Central Texas. The program offers comprehensive breast cancer screening and treatment at no charge to the patient. As of Dec. 31, 2007, WINGS has provided 847 women with screening of which 416 were diagnosed with breast cancer and received treatment.
LHC features a unique advance search function which enables case studies to be researched using a wide range of variables, such as funding sources, health topics, target age groups, ethnicity, gender, region of the country, and population size. Subject matters cover a diverse range of health related topics from access to care to improved collaboration, prenatal and maternal care, and chronic disease management.
The website also includes tools to support community leaders in taking proper steps to implement similar health improvement programs in their communities. Resources include: a step-by-step Action Guide to help plan, launch and maintain initiatives, business plan templates, resources to funding and community assessment tools and more.
Ways you can help WINGS take flight
There are many ways you can support WINGS throughout the year.
Visit our On-line Store. Choose from a selection of WINGS-branded and pink ribbon items. Until Jan. 1, we will gift wrap and mail your purchases to you or someone on your gift list.
Virtual Gifts. For a $50 donation, WINGS will provide gasoline vouchers to five patients to help defray the increasing cost of travel to medical appointments. For a $100 gift, WINGS will provide taxi vouchers to four patients who face transportation barriers to treatment.
Memorial or Honor Gifts. Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone who has battled breast cancer.
Celebrate a Special Occasion. Make a gift in honor of a loved one’s birthday or anniversary. Make a donation in the name of the guests at your next party. Ask your guests to make a donation rather than bringing a gift.
Make More of Your Gift. Ask if there is a matching gift or corporate giving program at work and ask how WINGS can participate.
Volunteer. Help spread the hope!
On October 1, WINGS officially announced its expansion into Laredo and Webb County.
Called, Laredo WINGS, this marks the first significant network expansion in four years. “We are delighted to bring our services to the uninsured women in this part of the state,” said Terri Jones, executive director.
The Organizing Committee was led by a group of dedicated breast cancer advocates including Dr. Gary Unzeitig, Dr. Jessica Guajardo, Claudia Garcia, Gloria Conseco, Sandra Hernandez and Diane Gates.
There were many other breast cancer survivors and medical professionals involved in preparing the way for WINGS to fly to Laredo.
This group’s fundraising goal is $50,000 and they are well on the way!
You can help WINGS Laredo grow by designating your gift to this project.
WINGS PROGRAM RECOGNIZED FOR IMPROVING QUALITY OF CARE, REDUCING HEALTHCARE COSTS THROUGH BREAST CANCER TREATMENT INITIATIVE
Case study to be included in national database of better practices in community-based health initiatives
(San Antonio, Texas) – Residents of San Antonio, Texas are receiving higher quality healthcare, thanks to a program from WINGS.
WINGS Breast Cancer Treatment for Uninsured Women has been recognized as an example of excellence in community health improvement programming and is included in the www.leadinghealthycommunities.com (LHC) online library of better practices case studies.
“Having reviewed hundreds of case studies, the WINGS Breast Cancer Treatment for Uninsured Women was determined to be first in class. We are pleased to include WINGS in our library of case studies, it represents an example of excellence in community collaboration and health improvement and provides a blueprint for other communities to follow when launching their own health improvement efforts.” said Jon Comola, CEO of WRGH (Wye River Group on Healthcare) the parent organization for LHC.
LHC provides visitors with a searchable database of successful case studies, as well the resources and tools to help community leaders implement health improvement programs in their own community. Visit us at www.leadinghealthycommunities.com.
Founded by two breast cancer survivors in 1999, WINGS provides breast cancer treatment to uninsured women in South and Central Texas. The program offers comprehensive breast cancer screening and treatment at no charge to the patient. As of Dec. 31, 2007, WINGS has provided 847 women with screening of which 416 were diagnosed with breast cancer and received treatment.
LHC features a unique advance search function which enables case studies to be researched using a wide range of variables, such as funding sources, health topics, target age groups, ethnicity, gender, region of the country, and population size. Subject matters cover a diverse range of health related topics from access to care to improved collaboration, prenatal and maternal care, and chronic disease management.
The website also includes tools to support community leaders in taking proper steps to implement similar health improvement programs in their communities. Resources include: a step-by-step Action Guide to help plan, launch and maintain initiatives, business plan templates, resources to funding and community assessment tools and more.
Ways you can help WINGS take flight
There are many ways you can support WINGS throughout the year.
Visit our On-line Store. Choose from a selection of WINGS-branded and pink ribbon items. Until Jan. 1, we will gift wrap and mail your purchases to you or someone on your gift list.
Virtual Gifts. For a $50 donation, WINGS will provide gasoline vouchers to five patients to help defray the increasing cost of travel to medical appointments. For a $100 gift, WINGS will provide taxi vouchers to four patients who face transportation barriers to treatment.
Memorial or Honor Gifts. Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone who has battled breast cancer.
Celebrate a Special Occasion. Make a gift in honor of a loved one’s birthday or anniversary. Make a donation in the name of the guests at your next party. Ask your guests to make a donation rather than bringing a gift.
Make More of Your Gift. Ask if there is a matching gift or corporate giving program at work and ask how WINGS can participate.
Volunteer. Help spread the hope!