Operation Uplift
360-457-5141
Cancer Support Organization for the Olympic Peninsula
Operation Uplift is dedicated to providing quality services to cancer survivors and their families.
FREE BREAST HEALTH CLINIC
Bi annual Breast Health Clinics are held in October and June, for women who are uninsured or under insured where their insurance does not cover breast exams and/or mammograms. A packet of information about breast health, a breast examination by a female nurse practitioner, and a voucher for a free baseline mammogram is provided to those in need.
FREE MAMMOGRAMS
Vouchers for mammograms are provided for women in need based upon a request from a doctor or health care professional. We work with Olympic Medical Center to make this an uncomplicated experience for the patient. Contact the Operation Uplift on-call phone: 360-457-5141.
NEWSLETTER
Operation Uplift publishes a newsletter with articles and information about events and programs. Contact Operation Uplift at 457-5141 to be placed on the mailing list.
OUTREACH
Operation Uplift offers a variety of social/recreational activities for survivors. These events provide opportunities for cancer survivors to interact with others who have had similar experiences. Stamina and strength during and after treatment may be limited so survivors are encouraged to try exercises and activities that are comfortable and safe for them. Our instructors and facilitators make every effort to accommodate individual abilities. The current activities are described on the Activities page.
Operation Uplift Services
Twenty four hour phone message line manned by volunteers.
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On call volunteers are teamed with newly diagnosed cancer survivors for support and to provide resources..............................................................
Wigs, turbans and scarves for survivors going through chemotherapy treatment..............................................................
Free prosthesis and other essentials for mastectomy survivors..............................................................
Lending library of books and tapes on cancer-related issues..............................................................
Brochures from National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society and Women For the Cure..............................................................
Information on lymphedema,
alternative/complementary treatments, radiation, chemotherapy, nutrition..............................................................
Newsletter for cancer survivors and OU supporters on the Olympic Peninsula.
