Two ACCC Presidential Themes Converge at One Annual Meeting CANCER BUZZ

Meeting the needs of cancer program staff to ultimately improve patient outcomes is at the heart of the presidential themes of ACCC’s current and immediate past presidents. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Krista Nelson, who advocated for the professional well-being of cancer program staff and Dr. David Penberthy, who aims to leverage technology to transform cancer care delivery and the patient experience. Hear how both tenures focus on what’s most important in the cancer care community—supporting patients, clinicians, and staff.  
 
Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW
ACCC 2021-2022 President
Program Manager of Quality & Research, Cancer Support Services & Compassion
Providence Cancer Institute
Portland, OR
 
David R. Penberthy, MD, MBA
ACCC 2022-23 President
Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, Bon Secours, Southside Regional Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
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Krista Nelson’s President’s Theme 2021-22, "Real-World Lessons from COVID-19: Driving Oncology Care Forward.”  Dr. David R. Penberthy's President’s Theme 2022-23, “Leveraging Technology to Transform Cancer Care Delivery and the Patient Experience.”  Making the Case for New Staff demonstrate the justification for hiring oncology supportive care staff. Mindfulness Meditations help members of the cancer care team better manage stress and improve their overall well-being. [MINI-PODCAST] Ep 74: The Business Case for Hiring Oncology Social Workers [Video] Dr. David R. Penberthy on Looking Ahead New Association of Community Cancer Centers president looks to technology-driven solutions, article from Healio.com [ACCCBuzz Blog] Recap: ACCC’s 48th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit Part 1 and Part 2