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,…
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,…
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…
Jane Kollmer is the director for communications at the University of Chicago Health Comprehensive Cancer Center. She joined PAMN in 2018. What led you to work in cancer communications? I kind of fell into working in cancer communications, but I have stayed with it so long because of my personal connection with the purpose and the…
By Des Sandoval, MA, Content Strategist at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah Drug shortages can pose significant challenges to patient care and treatment outcomes. It is the responsibility of health systems to communicate with patients about drug shortage and how they may affect care. Together, communicators and providers can work to share…
By Karen Gehrman, Associate Direction of Communications, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center From chatbots to voice transcription to data review, our centers are already using AI to expedite common processes. Like many of my colleagues, I see AI working its way into my role managing digital communications for cancer at UCSF. At this…
Kanna Rook is a associate director of strategic communications at Siteman Cancer Center. She joined PAMN in 2022. What led you to work in cancer communications? I had a background in nonprofit (American Cancer Society) and healthcare communications, so this role at Siteman Cancer Center seemed to be the perfect blend of both – and…
A record-setting 671 participants came together April 24-27 in Atlanta for the annual NACCDO-PAMN conference, hosted by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. This year’s conference had up to 9 concurrent tracks offering specialized content, making it our most robust programming ever. PAMN also debuted new Affinity Groups, designed to offer members year-round networking opportunities…