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The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

Patient and Family Services

Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program

The Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program offers a variety of resources such as emotional support, assistance with temporary housing and transportation, help with finances and legal matters, religious support and aid in managing care.

 

About The Department

Our Social Work Department provides for the psychological, social, emotional and practical needs of cancer patients and their families. Masters-level social workers with expertise in the field of oncology can help patients and their caregivers manage the stress and changes that come with cancer.

Click here to learn about the history of Social Work at Johns Hopkins.

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M.A.P.S. Mentorship and Peer Support for Patients and Caregivers

Are you interested in speaking with someone for support or are you ready to offer support to another?

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Living with Cancer Newsletter

Don't miss the newsletter! Sign up to receive this newsletter each month with information about cancer-related survivorship resources and programming provided by SKCCC and local organizations! 

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Social Work Field Education Program

Our Field Education Program prepares skills-ready healthcare social workers for tomorrow.

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Housing Do You Need Housing During Treatment?

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Hotel Cost Comparison & Transportation Options
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Housing Options
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Brager Humanitarian Nominations Recognizing Kimmel Cancer Center Staff

The Jennifer L. Brager Humanitarian Award provides Johns Hopkins patients and families an opportunity to recognize non-physician staff members who demonstrate extraordinary service in the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. You may know and recognize them for their compassion and dedication or for their ability to be a leader or a role model. We invite you to nominate the individual who you feel demonstrates outstanding humanitarian qualities in their role as a member of our staff.

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