Press Releases

AONN+ Welcomes New Director of Education

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.

AONN+ Asks U.S. Congressional Leadership to Help Consumers Navigate their Health by Funding Consumer Assistance Programs (CAPs)

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.

On Behalf of 25+ Healthcare-related Organizations, AONN+ Asks U.S. Congressional Leadership to Reinstate Emergency Paid Sick and Family Caregiving Leave

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.

Professional Oncology Navigation Task Force Releases Oncology Navigation Standards of Professional Practice

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.

AONN+ FFL Unveils New Logo to Keep Pace with Growing Navigation Certification Needs

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.

AONN+ Joins Cancer Care Community in Congratulating New FDA Commissioner

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).

AONN+ Welcomes New Director of Program Development

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.

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators Voices Support for Cancer Patient Infusions That Might Enhance Protection Against COVID-19

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.

AONN+ Joins Organizations in Letter to President on Reinstatement of Pandemic Paid Sick and Family Leave

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.

AONN+ Joins Organizations in Letter to Congress on Reinstatement of Telehealth Policy

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.