This program is being offered in a virtual format. In order to participate, please visit this link.
with Aimee Hoch, LSW, OSW-C, FACCC (hosted by the Tigerlily Foundation)
A breast cancer diagnosis and treatment not only pose both physical and emotional challenges but can also include a significant financial impact. Understanding how to manage and navigate the costs associated with care can help reduce financial distress and help an individual focus on their recovery.
This class is designed for both patients and caregivers. It will provide an overview of the potential costs associated with breast cancer care, insights about how insurance coverage works, and will provide participants with the knowledge and resources to navigate those costs from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
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About Aimee Hoch, LSW, OSW-C, FACCC
Aimee Hoch, LSW, OSW-C, FACCC, is a Masters Level Social Worker with 20 plus years of experience in both healthcare and behavioral health. Her practice is focused in oncology specifically addressing financial toxicity. Aimee earned her MSW from Fordham University Lincoln Center and is a licensed social worker. She is a Certified Oncology Social Worker.
Aimee is a Financial Navigator for the Cancer Program at Grand View Health where she created and implemented the Financial Navigation program in 2018. She is a consultant for the Cancer Support Community Helpline as a Financial Navigation Specialist. Aimee is an active member of the Association of Cancer Care Center’s (ACCC) Financial Advocacy Network Advisory Committee, Initiatives Task Force, and has been recognized as a Fellow for the organization. She is a member of the Medical Advisory Board at Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Aimee was selected for the Cancer X Moonshot 2024 Mentor cohort. She speaks about financial toxicity and the role of financial navigation in cancer care.
This program is being offered in-person. To participate, please RSVP through the button above or by emailing olivia@smithcenter.org.
with Trudy-Ann Brown, LGSW, Tina Lassiter, and Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Step into strength and sisterhood with our half-day workshop designed for Black women facing the challenges of breast cancer. This transformative program will provide space to explore body image complexities and the opportunity to build self-love and resilience. Through shared stories, expert guidance, and a supportive network, rediscover your beauty, resilience, and the courage to thrive beyond the diagnosis. Join us on this empowering journey towards healing and self-love. This workshop is designed for Black women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer – open to those at any stage and any point in their treatment or survivorship.
About Trudy-Ann Brown, LGSW
Trudy-Ann was originally born in Jamaica and was raised in The Bahamas before moving to the United States in 2017. She attended Temple University and majored in Political Science and then attended Columbia University School of Social Work where she attained her MSW degree. Trudy-Ann’s interest in palliative care was due to her volunteer experience at Rosary Hill Nursing Home in Westchester, New York. This experience changed the trajectory of her social work career as she realized the necessity for palliative and hospice care for individuals with life threatening and chronic illnesses. Outside of social work, Trudy-Ann enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and exploring all a new city has to offer.
About Tina Scott Lassiter
Tina Scott Lassiter, M.B.A., is a holistic health professional, collagist, photographer, author/writer, speaker/moderator, and co-host of The Body Love Construct podcast. Certified in several mind-body disciplines and the healing arts, she facilitates workshops for groups and individuals that focus on emotional, social, and spiritual development and health. Her collage images originally addressed self-esteem and personal body awareness; they later materialized as statement art, dictated by current events and social issues. Both her essays and art have appeared in anthologies and on/in a number of online and printed national publications.
About Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
Erin serves as Smith Center’s Director of Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Programs. She is trained in Integrative Patient Navigation, a Project LEAD graduate, and holds a Masters in Social Work. A ten-year+ breast cancer survivor, Erin is passionate about providing support and community to other cancer survivors, especially young adults. She works with Smith Center’s DC Young Adult Cancer Community and is also actively involved in the cancer community through the Association of Oncology Social Workers, the Young Survival Coalition, the Georgetown Breast Cancer Advocates, and the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
