Dear Colleagues and Friends, Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season, surrounded by friends and family, and took the time for some much-needed rest. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the PAMN Steering Committee for their tremendous efforts throughout 2024. Their hard work is paving the way for an exciting…
Heitor Dias De Paula is senior social media and digital content specialist at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. He joined PAMN in January 2024. What led you to work in cancer communications? I’ve always had a strong interest in health care and the vital role it plays in people’s lives. I’m naturally curious and…
First of four webinars in our National Cancer Plan webinar series with the NCI. The Public Affairs and Marketing Network (PAMN), in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is hosting a new four-part webinar series supporting the goals of the National Cancer Plan. In this first installment, the focus is promoting cancer workforce initiatives.…
By Nizia Alam, Office of Communications and Public Liaison at the National Cancer Institute You have likely heard about the National Cancer Plan and maybe even attended the presentation about the plan at the 2024 NACCDO-PAMN Annual Meeting. You may even be subscribed to the National Cancer Plan Updates newsletter. But do you feel prepared to…
More than 600 attendees, speakers, sponsors and host representatives gathered in Salt Lake City for the 33rd annual NACCDO-PAMN conference hosted by the Huntsman Cancer Institute. With nine concurrent tracks, the conference offered robust content and the latest trends and tips in cancer center marketing, communications, digital strategy, physician relations and fundraising. New this year,…
Dear Colleagues and Friends, I hope this message finds you enjoying the summer season and looking forward to quality time with loved ones. It is with great humility and honor that I assume the role of PAMN Chair for the next two years. I extend heartfelt thanks to Heidi Findlay for her exceptional leadership over…
We’re seeking candidates for twelve open seats on the PAMN steering committee. If you’re committed to furthering your professional development and that of your fellow PAMN members, and to enhancing understanding of cancer research and care, we invite you to become a candidate for the upcoming term. It runs from July 1, 2023, to July…
The following letter was shared with PAMN members on April 22, 2024. We appreciate your continued support and commitment to the Public Affairs and Marketing Network (PAMN) of the nation’s cancer centers. We are writing to inform our valued members of a strategic adjustment to our dues. Effective July 1, 2024, the annual fee for…
In the midst of massive societal shifts, diversity, equity and inclusion has become a key part of communications. But what if we say the wrong thing? What terms should we use or not use? Is our messaging missing the mark? Kim Clark believes communications has a key role in an institution’s DEI policies. And she’s…
Nizia Alam is a public affairs specialist in the external relations branch of the Office of Communications and Public Liaison at the National Cancer Institute. Nizia is the new point of contact for communications professionals across the 72 NCI-designated cancer centers, providing guidance and support on NCI communications initiatives and campaigns, identifying opportunities for collaboration,…