USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Our navigators help with social and practical needs — things like transportation, insurance, food, and housing — that make it hard to get cancer care. We work hand in hand with your doctors and clinic team, not instead of them. We do not provide medical treatment or clinical care.
We Help Remove These Barriers
Common social needs that can delay or prevent cancer care — we help patients find resources and support in each of these areas.
"We recognized an important gap — social needs are not always prioritized within traditional models. The Ralph Lauren Center was established to address those gaps directly and intentionally."— Dr. Chanita Hughes Halbert, Director
Our Team
The People Behind the Navigation
Our navigators bring lived experience and professional expertise to every patient relationship.
Our Services
What We Do
Navigation Support
A personal navigator helps you find and use the services you need — free of charge.
- Signing up for insurance or financial help
- Getting a ride to appointments
- Finding food and nutrition programs
- Housing and utility assistance
- Childcare and caregiving resources
- Interpretation and language access
- Emotional and mental health support
Connecting with Your Care Team
We work directly with doctors at Keck Medicine, USC Norris, and community health centers so you do not fall through the cracks.
Providers can contact us to request navigator support for any patient facing practical barriers to cancer screening or follow-up.
Education & Outreach
Free workshops and presentations about cancer screening and early detection for community groups, clinics, and faith organizations.
Ask us to present at your community event, clinic, or neighborhood group.
Professional Network
Local Navigator Network (LNN)
In collaboration with the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), the RLC co-leads this regional network connecting oncology navigators, patient advocates, and healthcare professionals across Los Angeles and Orange County.
Professionals in navigation or health equity are welcome to join. Learn more or email aonngreaterla@gmail.com.
Step by Step
What Happens When You Reach Out
Every person who contacts us gets a personal navigator. Here is what to expect.
You Reach Out
Call, email, or fill out our form. A navigator contacts you within 2 business days.
We Learn About You
Your navigator asks about your health needs and any challenges — transportation, food, insurance.
We Make a Plan
Together we build a support plan and connect you with community resources right away.
You Get Screened
Your navigator helps you schedule and get to your cancer screening or follow-up appointment.
We Stay With You
Support continues through treatment and beyond. We check in as your needs change.
Ready to get started?
Call, email, or fill out the contact form. We are here to help.