Support Changes Outcomes

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In this episode, Gina Jacobson discusses the Working with Cancer initiative aimed at improving workplace support for employees facing cancer and chronic illnesses.

Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini- Episode 88 In this episode, host Liz Poret-Christ along with Dr. Orsini, welcome guest Gina Jacobson, who discusses the Working with Cancer initiative. The initiative, born out of a heartfelt response to the need for better workplace support for employees facing cancer and chronic illnesses, aims to create a safe and positive environment for disclosing health conditions at the workplace. Gina, a survivor of stage four colon cancer, shares her p...

People in this episode

Host: Orsini

Guest: Gina Jacobson

Topics covered

• cancer
• workplace support
• chronic illnesses

Keywords

• health conditions
• support
• environment

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