Tennessee Oncology

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Drs. Derek Holland and Mark Womack both celebrate milestone birthdays this month!

Natalie Dickson, MD, and Luis E Raez, MD, FASCO, FACP, FCCP of Memorial Cancer Institute published a piece today in Physician's Weekly on the importance of quality care delivery for cancer patients.

Our experience participating in American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)’s patient-centered cancer care program, ASCO Certified, helped our organizations to provide even better care for our patients. Read how ASCO Certified supported Tennessee Oncology to break down barriers to care and strengthen health equity for our patients: https://loom.ly/Qjl3bks

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Please join us in congratulating Donna Driskill for 25 years with our Tennessee Oncology family.

Donna shares, "Being part of a team that is committed to the common goal of providing the best possible care to the patient in all areas, from the scheduling of their first appointment until the time they hug you because they are cancer free, is truly an honor and something I can say I am proud to have been a part of for the last 25 years."

Tennessee Oncology is proud to recognize Nichole Thompson as our Privilege Award winner of the year. Nichole goes above and beyond demonstrating our mission and values each and every day. Congratulations!

Others pictured: Nicole Deline, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, Assistant Director of APPs, Michel Kuzur, MD, William Liggett, MD, Kim Byrd

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Please join us in congratulating Vaneda Stokes for 20 years with Tennessee Oncology.

Vaneda shares, "I've always liked working with all the people I've worked with through the years. I get to see the whole middle TN part of the practice now that I'm floating in the lab, and I love it. I see myself retiring from TNONC at some point in the future."

Today we celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience of those who have battled cancer. Happy National Cancer Survivors Day! Your journey inspires us all.

Tennessee Oncology is seeking caring, talented, professional individuals to join our team! Our front line heroes are beloved by our patients and their families.

Apply today at the link below:
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Celebrating Steve Kennedy today! He is this year's Tennessee Oncology Dr. Charles E. McKay Award winner.

- with Stephen Schleicher, MD, MBA, Natalie Dickson, MD, MMHC, FASCO, FACP, CEO of Tennessee Oncology, Johnetta Blakely, MD, MS, MMHC.

In an effort to encourage individuals to stay proactive on their health, we're recognizing for the month of May.

Gloria McGee, Brooke Nichols, and Kent Shih, MD, all participated in an event hosted at our St. Thomas West location to promote preventative measures.

Tennessee Oncology locations will be closed today in recognition of the holiday. May the spirit of Memorial Day remind us of the price of freedom and inspire us to live with gratitude and compassion.

Please join us in congratulating Christine Blaylock for 20 years with Tennessee Oncology.

Tennessee Oncology physicians and leaders gathered in Nashville to celebrate the launch and to learn about the Greco-Hainsworth Centers for Research program, a new chapter in clinical trial excellence.

Speakers included: Anthony Greco, M.D., John Hainsworth, M.D., Heather Askew, Ian Flinn, M.D., Ph.D., Vanessa Gatskie, Wade Iams, MD, Sara Nunnery, MD, MSCI, Jackie Johnson.

May is , highlighting the importance of cancer research in the healthcare space.

The Greco-Hainsworth Centers for Research is Tennessee Oncology's dedicated research initiative, continuing our 40+ year legacy of groundbreaking cancer care innovation.

To learn more, please click the link below:
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Dr. Johnetta Blakely and Joey Hollenbeck joined Michael Williams, David Eagle and patient representatives from South Carolina for a day on The Hill.

US Congress, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

of our NewsChannel 5 Network filming this morning at our Proton Center in Franklin, Tennessee. Stay tuned for our Talk of the Town segment featuring our very own James R. Gray, MD to air on May 15th.

Tennessee Oncology's Blood Assurance blood drive was a success! Thank you to everyone who participated to help saves lives.

Pictured: Jessica Purdom, Director of APPs, Kaechell Sanchez, MA, Abbie Wilson, MA, John Zubkus, MD, Jessica Polk, Clinical Team Lead, Heidi Bradley, RN, FNP-BC, Christopher Dickens, Registered PET CT Tech, Anna Pulley, PET CT Tech.

More than a dozen Tennessee Oncology staff and leaders joined the 3500+ attendees at the 2024 Oncology Nursing Society Congress held in Washington D.C. April 24-28. The conference included participants from all 50 states and US territories plus 11 other countries. Tennessee Oncology presented three posters during Congress. Presentations were done by Jessica Fussell, Staff Nurse, Clarksville (graduate of Tennessee Oncology’s Nurse Residency Program), Sharifa Patterson, Clinical Educator, and Mahalia Cooper, Operations Manager, Smyrna.

“I am incredibly grateful for the support Tennessee Oncology provides which allows our nursing staff to experience the impact of attending a national conference, getting to network with other oncology nurses from around the world and to grow professionally by writing abstracts for and presenting posters in this type of setting”. Kathleen Murphy, Executive Director of Nursing Services.

April is . Let's raise awareness, spread knowledge, and support those fighting the battle against cancer.

Early detection saves lives. For more information, click the link below:
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Tennessee Oncology is well represented on Day 1 of the 49th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress!

Pictured: Jessica Fussell, Makalyn Kearney, Jodi Stevens, Kyle Bauer, Alexis Reese Roberta Fox, Lisa Brothers, Mahalia Cooper, Sharifa Patterson, Althea Harding, Kathleen Murphy.

Tennessee Oncology is partnering with Blood Assurance for a blood drive this Friday from 1-6pm! All donors will receive a 'BA Lifesaver' umbrella while supplies last. Remember, one donation can save three lives.

To schedule your donation, visit the link below:
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Tennessee Oncology physicians and leaders gathered to celebrate the launch and to learn about the Greco-Hainsworth Centers for Research program, a new chapter in clinical trial excellence.

Speakers included: Heather Askew, Executive Director of Research Operations, Ian Flinn, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Tiffany Cason, Manager of Research Operations, Edward R. Arrowsmith, M.D., Executive Vice President of Therapeutics.

Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Carr, Brooke Bush, Sandra Stauddy and our Shelbyville team for enrolling a new Greco-Hainsworth Centers for Research patient! We look forward to continued expansion of trials for our patients in Shelbyville and beyond.

Tennessee Oncology's NEST Project was well represented this year at the Dickson County Spring Health Fair. Alexia Rayburn, RN, Jenny Mink, NP, and Sandhya Mudumbi, MD, talked with many community members and leaders about goals to increase access to telehealth for supportive services in the rural communities of Tennessee.

We are excited to share that Dr. Sandhya Mudumbi, previously our Medical Director for Palliative Care, has been promoted to Medical Director of Supportive Care, where she will oversee palliative care, integrative oncology, and psychology services.

“Dr. Mudumbi has demonstrated remarkable leadership, notably expanding our palliative care program into one of the largest programs in the country within community oncology. She is deeply committed to our mission of enhancing the quality of life for our cancer patients, their families, and caregivers throughout their journey, emphasizing a collaborative approach.” Dr. Natalie Dickson