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Excellus BCBS Regional President Eve Van de Wal (center) presents Bassett Medical Center staff members with an oversized check in honor of the recent Health and Wellness Award. Pictured with Van de Wal, from left, are: Mark Kirkby, program manager, Bassett Cancer Services; Mickee Pomeisl Spencer, service line director, Bassett Cancer Services; Van de Wal; Naomi Bronson, patient eligibility and support specialist, Bassett Cancer Services; and Shayna Keller, Excellus BCBS community investments and partnerships manager. (Photo provided)

Bassett Medical Center Receives Excellus BCBS Health and Wellness Award

UTICA—Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently awarded Bassett Medical Center a $5,000.00 Health and Wellness Award to support the Bob Simon and Loretta Anagnost Cancer Patient Assistance Program. Since its inception in 2004, this program has helped thousands of patients who are battling cancer with prescription drug costs, lodging at the Hannah-Lee House, transportation, medical supplies such as wigs and colostomy bags, and various other expenses. This donor-funded program enables providers at the cancer center to bring comfort and offer additional assistance to patients who are facing challenges.

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