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…
Who is ready for May? This Buffalo girl right here! More daylight, flowers in bloom, no more shoveling (hopefully) and most exciting of all, our annual NACCDO-PAMN conference. The conference planning committee has been working hard for months to pull off what is sure to be another NACCDO-PAMN conference to remember. This year marks an…
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,…
Hello friends and colleagues! Turning the calendar to 2024 means we have less than six months until we’re together at our annual NACCDO-PAMN conference! Final planning is underway for our 2024 event — May 20 – 23 in picturesque Salt Lake City, Utah, hosted by Huntsman Cancer Institute. If professional networking and growth are among…
By Javier De Jesus, Sr. Manager of Web and Digital Initiatives at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University In the dynamic landscape of oncology care in the United States, one cannot overlook the transformative impact of digital health technology on both patients and health care providers. As we navigate this evolving terrain, it becomes increasingly…
By Audrey Laine Seymour, MBA, Communications Manager at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Salt Lake City is a nature lover’s paradise. With its stunning landscapes, towering mountains and pristine lakes, the city offers a plethora of hiking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Two of the most iconic and picturesque destinations in the Salt Lake City area…
By Meredith Vehar, Director, Communications, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah If you’ve never been to Utah, you may have the impression that it’s dry—in climate, alcohol and excitement. Only the climate part is true. As we prepare for the 2024 NACCDO/PAMN annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, our host, Meredith Vehar,…
Hello friends and colleagues! It has been a busy and exciting few weeks for your PAMN Steering Committee! As I mentioned in my last message to you in September, we gathered for a special in-person, weekend-long meeting in October to continue developing the strategic plan we initiated in late 2021. We left the meeting with…
Erin Hayes is internal communications manager at UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. She has been a PAMN member for eight years. What led you to work in cancer communications? Before finding my way to the UCSF Cancer Center in 2014, I worked for an academic publisher, a non-profit focused on public health, and…
By Pauline Horton, Communications Manager, The University of Kansas Cancer Center You’ve been assigned an exciting new project at work, and you feel a bit intimidated and overwhelmed. Don’t worry – take a deep breath and (to quote “Veep,” one of my favorite television shows), “flex that rolodex, pal.” When you don’t know where to…