St. Vincent's SWIM Across the Sound is There for Cancer Patients and Their Families


For PatientsSt. Vincent's SWIM Across the Sound was inspired by people whose lives had been touched by cancer and who were determined to turn that experience into positive, proactive steps to help others.

The SWIM's mission is to:

  • Break down barriers to access for cancer screening and prevention programs
  • Provide education on minimizing risks for cancer
  • Provide assistance to cancer patients with services that traditional health insurance will not cover
  • Help individual cancer patients and their families on a case-by-case basis with specific needs so that patients can concentrate on feeling better and family members can concentrate on caring for their loved ones

In partnership with St. Vincent's Medical Center, the SWIM provides a full program of integrative resources for cancer patients and their family members to support them.

Mobile Mammography Screenings

Free Prostate Cancer Screenings

Cancer Boutique

Breast Cancer Support Group

Breast Cancer Surgery Wellness Program

Look Good Feel Better Program

Yoga for Cancer Patients

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Family Support Group

Cancer Chat

Prostate Cancer Buddy Network

Cancer Resource Library

Teen SmokeStoppers Program

Additional Resources for Patients

Elizabeth M. Pfriem/SWIM Center for Cancer Care at St. Vincent's Medical Center