Our 2015 Resolution: Making a Difference for You

January 5, 2015 – The new year is well and truly begun and the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation has made its resolutions for 2015, the biggest one being: We resolve to do everything we can to make a difference in the thalassemia community.

With that in mind, we want to take this opportunity of the start of a new year to remind you of the CAF patient services staff members who are here to lend their expertise to thalassemia patients and family members. Our wonderful patient services staff includes:

Eileen Scott

Eileen Scott

Patient Services Manager Eileen Scott

Eileen has been an invaluable part of the thalassemia community for years; she brings a wealth of personal experience to her work with CAF and provides case management services on a wide range of issues, including insurance questions, co-payment resources, physician referrals, and much more. (Email: eileen.s@thalassemia.org; 212-279-8090 x 202)

Sandy Gilbert

Sandy Gilbert

Patient Outreach Director Sandy Gilbert

With a PhD in Molecular Biology from MIT, Sandy has extensive knowledge of the science surrounding thalassemia; her background in the pharmaceutical industry also makes her knowledgeable about issues such as clinical trials and medical education programs. Sandy will be helping to communicate valuable health messages and reaching out to patients new and old to make sure they are getting information that can positively impact their health. (Email: sgilbert@thalassemia.org; 212-279-8090 x 207)

Kathleen Durst

Kathleen Durst

Social Worker Kathleen Durst

Kathleen Durst, MA, LCSW, is CAF’s on-staff Social Worker, ready to help patients and family members who are looking to make lifestyle strategies or need help learning how to cope with challenges confronting them. Kathleen’s services are confidential and are provided free-of-charge to U.S. thalassemia patients and family members. (Email: k.durst@thalassemia.org, 917-576-7169)

Make 2015 your best year – and contact CAF to get answers, information, and help to stay on top of your challenges!

 


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