Navigating the Miles: Resources for Rural Blood Cancer Care
Join the HealthTree Foundation for this special webinar focused on rural health and how to find resources when living outside city limits with guest speaker Amelia Thelin, the Frontier/Rural Patient Navigator from the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Utah.
Cynthia introduces the agenda and our featured speaker Amelia Thelin
Amelia talks about rural health resources
Come with your questions and we will answer them!
Dalton Bean
Dalton joined HealthTree in 2024 as the MPNs and MDS Program Manager. He is passionate about helping patients gain a better understanding of their health and treatment and sees it as a way to help empower individuals and their families who are affected by these diseases. Prior to joining HealthTree Dalton earned a Master’s Degree in Oncological Sciences while studying various different blood cancers. When not interacting with patients he is an avid snowboarder and hiker.
Amelia Thelin
Amelia Thelin grew up on a farm in eastern Washington state, where she experienced many of the difficulties rural patients face. Before joining Huntsman Cancer Institute, Amelia worked in public education for 10 years, serving special education students and their families from a wide geographical area. During that time, she earned a bachelor's degree in public health and human services from Brigham Young University – Idaho. She is passionate about health and wellness and providing access to those who face hardships due to distance.