You are cordially invited to our Spring Virtual Event, “Wellness and the Healing Journey,” on Thursday, May 25, 2023, 9 AM – 10:30 AM, PST. Join us as Emmy-winning journalist, founder of The Latino Cancer Institute and member of the National Cancer Advisory Board, Ysabel Duron, shares her inspiring journey to survivorship. CMC volunteer and…
You are invited to Charlotte Maxwell Clinic’s “Wellness & the Healing Journey” Summit on May 25th! This special online interactive event will feature special guests, including Emmy-winning journalist, cancer survivor, and founder of the Latino Cancer Institute and Latinas Contra Cancer, Ysabel Duron. Ms. Duron was recently appointed to the National Cancer Advisory Board. Save…
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we took a moment to chat with one of CMC’s co-founders, Kam McCallum-Gesher (left in photo above). Kam was with Sally Savitz and Gabriella Heinsheimer (right in photo above) in 1991 when they began the mission of Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, the radical idea of providing free integrative care to low-income women…
When New Board of Directors Co-Chair Alice Gandelman was invited to join the board, she was very moved by the client testimonials, and the dedication of the staff and volunteers. A cancer survivor, Alice credits early detection and the care that she received with playing a major role in her survival. “Wellbeing and health and…
New Board of Directors Co-Chair Annette Walton is excited about her new role and looking forward to implementing Charlotte Maxwell Clinic’s (CMC) three-year strategic plan. Annette first heard about CMC from outgoing Board President, Lynne Srinivasan, and was deeply moved by the mission. Annette’s beloved grandmother had cancer, and Annette felt that by joining the…
A native of Rochester, New York who has lived in the Bay Area for nearly 30 years, Lynne Srinivasan is a dynamic leader whose warmth shines through when she speaks about matters close to her heart, like the clients, volunteers and staff at CMC. “I think that the staff has got to be one of…
CLINIC UPDATE: VACCINE VERIFICATION CHANGES AT CMC Effective Friday, April 14, 2023, we will no longer require vaccination or check the vaccination status of those entering the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic (CMC). We want to emphasize this is not a relaxing of our standards. It is a shift in protocols based on updated scientific understanding and…
Happy New Year! Sun Nin Fai Lok! 新年快樂 ~~~ As we begin 2023 and the new lunar year, we look forward to the year of the Water Rabbit and we wish you all a year full of hope, peace and prosperity! CLINICAL SERVICES We continue to provide wonderful healing treatments for our clients and,…
For 31 years, Charlotte Maxwell Clinic has been providing free integrative care for low-income women with cancer. Last month, CMC hosted a table when the Golden State Warriors held their first ever Cancer Awareness Night. The Warriors won against the Miami Heat and many fans posted tributes to loved ones and learned about CMC’s services….
In case you missed it, CMC Executive Director Melbra Watts was featured on KTVU2! Melbra spoke about all of our volunteers’ outstanding work to support lower-income cancer patients with integrative care that increases the quality of life and health outcomes of CMC clients. You can watch the news story at https://www.ktvu.com/video/1139214