Press Releases
CRANBURY, NJ (June 22, 2022) – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to announce that Yamile Leon, RN, MSN, OCN, ONN-CG, ONN-CG(T), has been named to the new position of Director of Education. In this role, she will facilitate and coordinate AONN+ membership educational offerings, serve as a nursing faculty advisor and moderator for AONN+ projects and initiatives, and provide mentoring and coaching for AONN+ members and partners.
U.S. patients and families face the highest health insurance administrative barriers, such as claim denials, when sick or injured, and thus least able to understand their rights and options.
CRANBURY, NJ (April 22, 2022) – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) sent a letter on April 1, 2022, to Congressional Senate and House leaders Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Chuck Schumer, and Mitch McConnell urging them to reinstate guaranteed emergency paid sick and family caregiving leave for all U.S. workers.
The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) announces the publication of standards for use in the professional delivery of oncology care. With input from many major oncology-focused professional organizations, this new release provides guidance for the application of best practices and is relevant to a range of care providers and settings.
CRANBURY, N.J., March 21, 2022 – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators Foundation for Learning, Inc. (AONN+ FFL) today announced the launch of its new logo, which comes at a time when AONN+ FFL is solidifying itself as the certification organization for both oncology and non-oncology navigation professionals.
CRANBURY, NJ, March 4, 2022 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined other members of the Cancer Leadership Council in writing to a letter of congratulations to Robert Califf on his confirmation as commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
CRANBURY, N.J., Feb. 22, 2022 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to announce that Jordan Henderson, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, has joined us as Director of Program Development.
In the spirit of upholding the patient navigation competency that directs navigators to “facilitate patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of cancer and the promotion of health,” the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Policy and Advocacy committee signed a letter this week addressed to President Joe Biden.
CRANBURY, N.J., February 10, 2022 – The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined many patient and caregiver advocacy groups in writing to President Biden and urging the reinstatement of emergency paid sick and family leave time in a possible COVID supplemental relief package.
CRANBURY, N.J., January 25, 2022 - The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined the Alliance for Connected Care and other organizations in writing to Congress and urging the reinstatement of a policy that permits pre-deductible coverage of telehealth services for those in high-deductible health plans.