THE DAVIS HOUSE FUND OFFERS CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO TRAVEL TO THE DMC CANCER CARE CENTER FOR TREATMENT. NOT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT WHERE TO STAY OR HOW TO PAY FOR LODGING ALLOWS DAVIS HOUSE GUESTS TO FOCUS ON THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: GETTING WELL. THE DHS FOUNDATION PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS, INCLUDING THE DMC CANCER CARE CENTER PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND, GUARDIAN ANGEL GENERAL PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND, AND NORONHA BENEVOLENT CARE FUND, PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PATIENTS FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY ITEMS AND SERVICES (INCLUDING A FREE MAMMOGRAM PROGRAM) THAT CONTRIBUTE DIRECTLY TO THE OVERALL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE INDIVIDUAL.