FAITH NOT FEAR (continued)

 

     While working at HMHP St. Elizabeth Hospital Health facility over the last several years, many additional services were added to help enhance their network of health care options to assist the community in their needs.  One of those facilities however is playing even more of a vital role in my life as well as the community at large. The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center was created to improving services to women in Youngstown, Oh and surrounding areas.

     Joanie Abdu was a head RN at the facility for many years. Being diagnosed with and succumbing to  breast cancer, her husband Dr. Rashid Abdu dedicated his life to eliminating many of the hurdles they endured while navigating through her breast cancer treatments. Struggles for a woman diagnosed with breast cancer like long waits, or even longer trips to an out of town facility can cause many delays in their treatment and waste precious time for much needed services.

     I can tell you by first-hand experience the shortened-time for patients to seek efficient care at the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center had been at least fourteen days earlier than a prior appointment made. Waiting has never been a desired tactic when your life is concerned.  However,  I called today and they made an appointment for me very soon. My first appointment at a different facility was on June 4th. It averages out to about two weeks difference versus another facilities appointment. Out of the many people we can thank for this along with HMHP,  Dr. Rashid Abdu is top of my list along with the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive  Breast Care Center's wonderful staff!

     I will continue to document this journey I entitled, "Faith Not Fear" to help advocate for and provide information to any other women who must go on this journey. Having continued faith in God as well as those who God appoints to take care of their community is vital in this faith journey. I pray that if you ever wanted to support a cause, the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center located in Youngstown, Ohio is the best of it's kind. Peace and blessings until next time!!!

     To find out more about the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, please see link below. http://www.hmpartners.org/joanieabdu_about.aspx