HOME The Santa Barbara Breast Care Alliance is an NAPBC-accredited breast center without walls. Through the collaborative efforts of SBBCA member providers, patients receive intelligent, coordinated care from an interdisciplinary team of breast disease specialists.
EVELYN SCHLADWEILER, R.N., B.S.N.
SANSUM CLINIC
(805) 898-3156 | ESCHLADW_SANSUMCLINIC.ORG
TAMMY STOCKERO, R.N., O.C.N.
CANCER CENTER OF SANTA BARBARA
(805) 898-2185 | TAMMY_CCSB.ORG
We know that a breast cancer diagnosis can be difficult. As Breast Cancer Patient Navigators, we are here to connect you with the many resources offered through the Santa Barbara Breast Care Alliance.
Partner Providers PARTNER PROVIDERS
The Santa Barbara Breast Care Alliance (SBBCA) is a “breast center without walls” created by an alliance between surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and plastic surgeons along with Cancer Center, Cottage Health System and Sansum Clinic to deliver a multidisciplinary approach to treating and caring for women with breast cancer.
SBBCA members work closely to ensure that breast cancer patients receive intelligent, coordinated care from an interdisciplinary team of breast disease specialists. SBBCA exemplifies the continued strong commitment of providers in Santa Barbara to offer the highest quality breast care possible.
For a list of SBBCA partner providers, please check back soon.
About ACCREDITATION
The SBBCA was recently granted the prestigious honor of full accreditation by National Accreditation Programs for Breast Centers (NAPBC). NAPBC accreditation is administered by the American College of Surgeons, and each center with NAPBC accreditation has undergone a rigorous application process and onsite survey to ensure that it meets the NAPBC standards in categories such as leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement.
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Breast Care Patient Navigators are an integral part of the alliance. Tammy Stockero, R.N., O.C.N., and Evelyn Schladweiler, R.N., B.S.N., serve as a liaison between individual patients and the various healthcare providers required for proper diagnosis, treatment, and disease management. Serving as a consistent care coordinator throughout a breast cancer patient’'s experience - from breast health education and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship - the Breast Care Patient Navigator assists patients in a variety of ways, including explaining medical and cancer information; helping to schedule and keep medical appointments; arranging follow-up care; coordinating and streamlining insurance needs; and identifying local resources and appropriate support. The Breast Cancer Patient Navigator works with the Santa Barbara Breast Care Alliance'’s multidisciplinary team and other local oncology providers to collaboratively design a comprehensive care plan for each patient.
TAMMY STOCKERO, R.N., O.C.N.
CANCER CENTER OF SANTA BARBARA
(805) 898-2185 | TAMMY_CCSB.ORG
EVELYN SCHLADWEILER, R.N., B.S.N.
SANSUM CLINIC
(805) 898-3156 | ESCHLADW_SANSUMCLINIC.ORG
Contact SBBCA IN THE NEWS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010 | KCLU NEWS
New local alliance tries to improve breast cancer care in the region
The statistics show that 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, with 20,000 of them in California. A new alliance involving three healthcare providers, and area medical professionals is trying to provide better breast cancer care in Santa Barbara County.
KCLU's Lance Orozco looks at the new Santa Barbara Breast Care Alliance.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010 | NOOZHAWK.COM
Santa Barbara Breast Care Alliance Receives National Accreditation
The honor will help the new local cancer center provide the highest quality of care
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 | DAILY NEXUS
SBBCA Receives Accreditation
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 | PACIFIC COAST BUSINESS TIMES
Alliance's Accreditation
Community Events COMMUNITY EVENTS
SBBCA is dedicated to educating our community about breast cancer. Please join us for one of our educational lectures, and if you are interested in presenting at any of these events, please contact Barbara Conviser, M.P.H. at (805) 898-2119 or events_ccsb.org.
Thrivership Pilot Program for Breast Cancer Survivors Cancer Center of Santa Barbara A program to help breast cancer survivors THRIVE! Learn more: www.ccsb.org/thrive
