Kingman, Arizona, May 30, 2023 – The American Cancer Society recently awarded a $20,000 transportation grant to WL Nugent Cancer Center at KRMC.

For people with cancer, transportation problems can be a barrier to getting treatment. Many people need daily or weekly treatment, sometimes for months. Family and friends may be able to help, but they don’t always have the time or resources to provide every ride. This burden is even more pronounced for some patients who come from rural Mojave County for treatment.

“The lack of access to quality cancer care where people live contributes to disparities in cancer outcomes. It is important to provide adequate funding and programs,” said Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer of the American Cancer Society.

This year’s award is the third transportation grant WL Nugent Cancer Center has received from the American Cancer Society. Last year, the grant provided his 2,268 rides to local patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Jaime Cook, MS/CM, case manager at WL Nugent Cancer Center, has led efforts to secure and renew funding each year. “It’s important that we do all we can to reduce the costs associated with treatment so that patients can continue to receive quality cancer care closer to home,” Cook said.

Using grant funds, WL Nugent Cancer Center partnered with Woody’s Chevron to provide gas coupons and gift cards. The cancer center will coordinate other arrangements for patients who do not have their own vehicle or who require medical transport.

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer. We invest in life-saving research, provide 24/7 information and support, and are committed to ensuring that cancer prevention, detection and treatment are accessible to individuals everywhere. For more information, please visit: cancer.org.

About Kingman Regional Medical Center

(KRMC) is a 235-bed, multi-campus healthcare system in Kingman, Arizona, employing more than 1,900 employees, 150 volunteers, and 270 physicians/allied healthcare professionals. KRMC is the largest provider of medical and wellness services in northwest Arizona. Here you’ll find advanced imaging centers, cancer centers, cardiovascular centers, rehabilitation and balance centers, wound care centers, sleep disorders centers, acute rehabilitation hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, hospice homes, and beautiful wellness centers. . KRMC is also a teaching hospital that provides training in emergency medicine and family medicine and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The hospital received an Arizona Innovation Award for its efforts to positively enhance healthcare in rural areas. The hospital’s vision is to provide the friendliest, highest quality healthcare system in the country. For more information, please visit: www.azkrmc.com.