American Cancer Society - East Hawaii Unit | American Cancer Society East Hawaii

58 Kinoole Street, 104, Hilo, HI 96720

Eligibility

Not limited. However cancer diagnosis required for some services.

Hours

MON: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm TUE: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm WED: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm THU: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm FRI: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm SAT: Closed SUN: Closed

(808)935-9763

Voice

https://www.cancer.org

Application process

Phone or walk-in. Physician or agency referral required for some services.

Fees

Fees vary by program

Service area

Hawaii (Big Island)

Description

Provides professional and public education about cancer. Provides services for cancer patients and their families. Distributes information on cancer's "seven warning signs" and emphasizes prevention through healthy lifestyles to reduce cancer risk. Promotes early detection to increase survival rates through regular physical examinations. Loans equipment (hospital beds, wheelchairs, commodes, etc.). Through volunteers, provides transportation to medical treatment. Also offers support group meetings and stop smoking programs, cab vouchers.

Last assured

Unknown

What's Here

Patient/Family Support Services Smoking/Vaping Cessation Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education Disease/Disability Information Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Incidental Medical Expense Assistance Medical Equipment/Supplies Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Providing organization

American Cancer Society Hawaii Pacific

The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.