The Cancer Institute team provides personalized, comprehensive care with a multi-disciplinary team. The Cancer Institute has an oncology certified nurse, registered nurses, nurse navigator, social worker, full time pharmacist and a pharmacy technician. The Cancer Institute team is able connect their patients with nutrition services, physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy if needed.
Nicole Wehner, RN
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.
Madison Banton, BSN, RN, OCN
Oncology nurse navigators, sometimes referred to as “ONNs” are professional registered nurses with oncology specific clinical knowledge. These individuals assist patients alongside all steps of their cancer care journey, offering education and resources to help promote informed decision making and access to quality health and psychosocial care. Nurse navigators help patients, families, and caregivers circumvent barriers in the healthcare system.
Carrie Wells, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C - Oncology Social Worker
Oncology social workers are licensed professionals who counsel people affected by cancer, providing emotional support and helping people access practical assistance. Social workers can provide individual counseling, resource navigation, support groups, locate services that help with home care or transportation and connects patients with assistance programs.
Michelle Acree, RPh - Pharmacist
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs are actively engaged in all aspects of cancer care—from chemotherapy dose preparation and safety checks, to educating patients about side effects, to drug development research. In addition, if a patient or caregiver has any questions about a cancer medication, a pharmacist is a helpful resource.
Kelly White, CPHT - Pharmacy Tech
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs are actively engaged in all aspects of cancer care—from chemotherapy dose preparation and safety checks, to educating patients about side effects, to drug development research. In addition, if a patient or caregiver has any questions about a cancer medication, a pharmacist is a helpful resource.
Nancy Lewis - Patient Access Representative
Patient Access Representatives welcome patients, collect information such as patient details, medical history, billing and insurance information. Patient Access Representatives also help prepare patient admission and discharge documentation and are available to answer patient questions.