CONWAY — Navigating the emotional, financial and logistical complexities of a cancer diagnosis and treatment plan can be overwhelming for anyone, especially for those living in a rural area like Mount Washington Valley.
But through the support of a grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation to the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network, patients at Memorial Hospital now have access to the services of Christy L. Hensley, MSW, a dedicated oncology clinical social worker.
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