Community Outreach at The Mesothelioma Center
Who We Are
The Mesothelioma Center
Founded in 2006, The Mesothelioma Center’s Community Outreach team consists of dedicated advocates who are focused on uncovering the risks of asbestos exposure while spreading awareness about mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
Advocating For Others
Why We Do This
Understanding the risks of asbestos exposure is essential for public health. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma, a severe cancer that impacts individuals and families. Raising awareness and early detection can enhance outcomes for those affected.
We aim to educate our community about preventing asbestos exposure and the importance of mesothelioma awareness, working to safeguard our communities and better the lives of those impacted.
Our Outreach Efforts
We raise awareness about asbestos-related diseases by collaborating with like-minded partners and engaging communities to amplify our impact.
Our Approach
Identifying and connecting with relevant websites, publications, and communities begins with meticulous research. We look for platforms that share our values and have an engaged audience that can benefit from our resources.
Our outreach involves personalized communication, presenting how our mission aligns with their goals, and offering valuable, shareable content tailored to their audience's needs.
Resource Hub
The following guides have been carefully curated to deliver important information on a range of health and environmental topics. Each piece is crafted to provide clear, actionable insights.
Who We Are
We are a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by Mesothelioma. Our outreach team works tirelessly to ensure accurate, valuable information reaches those who need it
Walter Pacheco
Sean Marchese, MS, RN
Brooke Bingham
Jose Soler
Veteran Outreach Team
The Veterans Outreach team of The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com builds relationships and collaborates with Veterans Service Organizations across the country. We provide VSOs with training, guidance and assistance to help them connect veterans with resources.
Medical Outreach
The Medical Outreach team of The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com builds relationships with a network of premiere mesothelioma specialists and treatment facilities.
Get Involved
On top of our outreach efforts, we also offer community partnership opportunities to amplify our impact. Our Community Partnership program provides content, resources, education, and tools to organizations to raise awareness of mesothelioma and the hazards of asbestos exposure.
We collaborate across the U.S. with partners like healthcare organizations, universities, nonprofits and veteran service organizations. Asbestos.com welcomes inquiries from organizations in health care, veteran services, education, environmental services, the media or senior care. For more information email our editor, Walter Pacheco, directly at wpacheco@asbestos.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Asbestos.com? What is the purpose of Asbestos.com?
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Asbestos.com, brought to you by the Mesothelioma Center, is an informational resource to educate the public about asbestos and asbestos-related diseases.
Our core purpose is advocacy, awareness, and connecting people to the best mesothelioma resources. For over 15 years, we have built a community of top doctors, hospitals, experts, and survivors to help guide patients and their families.
- Is Asbestos.com a nonprofit entity?
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No. Asbestos.com is a for-profit company because of the way we are funded. However, Asbestos.com users are not charged for receiving our literature or items, or for using any of our other free services.
- What services does the Mesothelioma Center offer?
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The Mesothelioma Center offers services like:
- Help finding top mesothelioma specialists and cancer centers near you
- Access to caregiver resources and patient and family support groups
- Help navigating insurance and Medicare processes
- Assistance navigating palliative care and end-of-life resources
- Help gaining compensation for lost wages, treatment costs, and more
- Assistance filing VA benefits claims