Paltown

Paltown

Training

Patient and Carepartner Training Programs

At the heart of our community model are community leaders and peer educators; patients and carepartners who have stepped up to help run our groups and connect members to accurate, up-to-date information about treatment options.

PALTOWN currently offers 2 training programs for patients and carepartners:

Empowered Patient LeadersSM

1 1/2 day program focused on community management and disease education. Graduates help manage our COLONTOWN community for colorectal cancer.
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Clinical Trials Navigators

Trains participants to educate community members about clinical trials as a treatment option and to guide patients in identifying and pursuing appropriate clinical trial options.
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Through this workshop, we can give patients and their caregivers the knowledge they need to be powerful in fighting this disease.
Elaine Ferrer Ramirez
Elaine Ferrer RamirezCaregiver and Workshop Graduate
[Participants] willing to travel during tough treatment regiments, recovering from surgery or chemo, maybe a recent recurrence... dedicated to making a difference and to educating and learning to help create a better experience for all in COLONTOWN.
Marie Sander
Marie SanderPatient and Workshop Graduate
This is the first step in patient education and health literacy - a central focus of COLONTOWN.
Steve Schwarze
Steve SchwarzeWorkshop Faculty and Patient
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