News & Updates
The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) had a strong presence at the first of the Biden Cancer Initiative’s “Conversations with Dr. Biden,” held on March 10, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Hosted by Jill Biden, MEd, Co-Chair of the Biden Cancer Initiative, these conversations are being held across the country in intimate community settings to provide members of the patient support network — families, caregivers, patient navigators, and others — with the opportunity to share their perspectives on the cancer journey.
The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) and the Midwest Cancer Alliance (MCA), the outreach network of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, will partner to enhance the skills of MCA-member oncology nurse navigators.
The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) recognizes the value of listening to our membership to learn how we can better serve you. As such, our marching orders for 2017 came directly from our members—grow and enhance our programs, services, and the Academy itself.
The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) and Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, announced today a new collaboration for a pilot study to measure the impact of oncology navigation programs on patient experience and clinical outcomes.
It’s been proven that teamwork is vital in the battle against cancer. This is a fact that the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) recently validated when they entered into a National Alliance Partnership Program.
The Lynx Group, a global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies and the official association management and marketing company of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), is pleased to announce that Danelle Johnston, RN, MSN, BSN, ONN-CG, OCN, CBCN, has joined its team as Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Director of Strategic Planning & Initiatives.
Change is natural for any growing organization, and this is certainly the case for the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+). Thus far, 2017 has brought many exciting additions and enhancements aimed at better serving you and your patients.
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has launched The Financial Advocacy Boot Camp, the first free online training program designed for all those who work to assist cancer patients in navigating financial issues related to their cancer treatment.
AONN+ has been very busy this year with a lot of exciting initiatives and events!
A special one-day track for nonclinically licensed oncology patient navigators will be offered at the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Sixth Annual Navigation and Survivorship Conference in Atlanta on October 1-4, 2015.
