LAS VEGAS – November 9, 2022 – Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K) announced support from the Englestad Foundation, which provides $556,000 to fund the behavioral health needs of childhood cancer and rare disease patients.
Funding from the Englestad Foundation covers one year of Behavioral Health Team services to help patients and their families deal with the impacts of a diagnosis of childhood cancer and other catastrophic childhood illnesses on what are highly challenging medical journeys.
“Treating childhood cancer and other pediatric conditions goes beyond the chemotherapy and other medical treatments we provide at the clinic,” said Annette Logan, founder and CEO of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. “Our goal at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is to meet all patient needs, including educational, emotional, social, cognitive, and mental well-being. Our behavioral health team is essential to a patient’s full recovery, so this funding from the Englestad Foundation is vital to patient success.”
“We are delighted that the Englestad Foundation supports the vital services and benefits that our Behavioral Health Team provides to patients and their families,” said Danielle Bello, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, Director of Behavioral Health at the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. “Medical therapies, combined with behavioral health services and coordination, allow us to treat the whole patient and provide the best path forward.”
The behavioral health team includes:
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Neuropsychologist to help identify brain function, thinking skills, human behavior and emotions in patients. A neuropsychological evaluation can diagnose specific conditions and provide a plan to help a patient grow and overcome challenges through therapies, medications, and school accommodations.
- The Certified Child Life Specialist provides personalized support to patients and families by preparing them for medically complex treatments. A certified child life specialist also provides unique coping strategies for patients to relieve stress and anxiety related to medical procedures.
- The social worker provides support and resources for patients and families with various needs, including financial and social support, transportation, and education. In addition, the social worker communicates directly with community partners to maintain services and establish new resources.
C4K is the leading pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center in Nevada, serving nearly 3,455 people through 14,954 encounters in 2021.
About Cure 4 The Kids Foundation
Founded in Las Vegas in 2007, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation provides high-quality, research-focused medical treatment for children battling cancer and rare diseases. C4K achieves the extraordinary with a success model built on transformative innovation. We are a team with a vision and mission focused on clinical excellence and compassionate care. As a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, we are committed to being a new kind of healthcare organization; one that combines the best of what healthcare, education and research businesses have to offer with generosity and the spirit of charity. This hybrid model allows us to perform like a traditional healthcare facility in terms of best practices, but also allows us to create a unique family-centered patient experience. Our Charity Care Program ensures that those without health insurance or unable to pay for services still receive the treatment they deserve. For more information visit www.cure4thekids.org.
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