Support Services Clinical Social Worker Provides counseling support for cancer patients and their families. Please Teresa Ruggiero call: 828-213-2505 Financial Counselor Provides assistance with estimates, payment options, drug assistance, and understanding insurance benefits. Briana Taylor: 828-213-6569 Nicotine Dependence Program Offers top-quality, evidence-based care in a nonjudgmental and supportive manner. With the understanding that all individuals are unique, the Nicotine Dependence Program will work with each patient to develop a customized plan to quit his/her tobacco. 828-213-2222, option 2 Nurse Navigators Our nurse navigators provide education, resources, coordination, advocacy and emotional support. Breast Cancer: Brandy Firmin 828-213-2508 Ann Salajka 828-213-2507 Neurology and Sarcoma: Sandra Petersen 828-213-2506 GI Cancer: Beth Trebilcock 828-213-3536 GYN Cancer: Roxanne Schell 828-670-8403 Head and Neck Cancer: Lynnea Skiman 828-213-2596 Lung Cancer: Carol Logan-Thompson 828-213-2504 Mychel-Gregory LaCombe 828-213-2898 Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy Offers Physical Therapy for lymphedema, decreased range of motion, peripheral neuropathy, incontinence, balance problems, pain and fatigue. Offers Speech Therapy for speech and voice issues, swallowing issues and cognitive impairment. | 828-213-2222, option 2 Physician referral is required. Chaplain Through a compassionate and listening presence, the Chaplain provides supportive counseling to cancer patients and their families who are dealing with the emotional, spiritual and social changes that a cancer diagnosis often brings.