Grand Valley Oncology
Grand Junction, CO 81505
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Community Hospital’s Grand Valley Oncology is committed to improving our patients and their families’ quality of life right here on the Western Slope. We understand that access to care, comfort and compassion is important in treating cancer. In recognizing this we offer a patient-centered approach that treats the whole patient and not just the disease. We put patients first.
Oncology Social Support Services
Research informs us that every person diagnosed with cancer experiences distress at some point throughout treatment. It is normal for patients to feel sad, fearful and helpless. Distress may range from minor anxiety and stress-related symptoms to severe depression that challenges the patient’s ability to cope.
Research also states that managing distress positively affects treatment outcomes and patient well-being. Therefore, Grand Valley Oncology offers complimentary social support services to patients and their families to help mitigate symptoms of distress.
As part of this free service:
- We help the patient and their loved one’s cope with a cancer diagnosis.
- We teach stress-reduction techniques, behavior modification and cognitive reframing skills.
- We support our patients as they make informed decisions regarding health care.
- We help you access community and national resources, including transportation to treatment, SSI, Medicaid and financial assistance grants.
- We help you better understand and complete advanced directives.
- We advocate for the patient from the point of diagnosis through treatment and/or survivorship.
Healing Haven
The Healing Haven aims to provide the convenience of high-quality, meaningful products at the lowest possible cost, including Thorne supplements and cooling therapy agents. The Healing Haven also offers wigs, blankets, port pillows and head coverings at no cost to our patients. These free items are donated, and availability may vary.
Meet Your Social Workers
Hannah Tucker holds a Master of Social Work from Colorado Mesa University. As an oncology social worker, she provides emotional support, practical resources, and advocacy for patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. Hannah offers individual, couples and family counseling, facilitates support groups, and assists with advance care planning and resource navigation, including guidance on care options, disability resources, and life-planning discussions.
Tim Burke is a licensed clinical social worker; he received his Master of Social Work from Colorado State University. As an oncology social worker, he helps patients and families navigate the emotional, practical and psychosocial impact of a cancer diagnosis. Tim offers individual, couples and family counseling, as well as group therapy. Tim is grounded in the theoretical perspectives of phenomenology, existential psychology and Stoic philosophy. Tim is committed to creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard, informed and empowered throughout treatment and after.
