Hulston Cancer Center, CoxHealth | Springfield, MO | August 2010

New FacesOncology Hematology Associates welcomed a newoncologist to their practice on July 1. Dr. Jiantao Ding(pictured left) earned hismedical degree at thePeking Union MedicalCollege in Beijing, China.His internship, residencyand medical oncology/hematology fellowship werecompleted at the Universityof Texas SouthwesternMedical Center in Dallas.He also served as a researchscientist for two year. Dr.Ding is board certified ininternal medicine, medicaloncology and hematology.20 Most Influential WomenMarilyn Bauer, directorof Cancer Research forthe Ozarks, was selectedas one of SpringfieldBusiness Journal’s 2010Most Influential Women.Each year, 20 women arehonored for improving thesouthwest Missouri business,civic and philanthropiccommunities. This year’s 20Most Influential Women willbe recognized at a Sept. 24luncheon at the University Plaza Hotel. Congratulations,Marilyn!Top 40 Under 40Tyler Hedden, Vice-President of Clinical Services,was honored as one ofSpringfield Business Journal’sTop 40 Under 40, class of2010. This award is designedto honor up-and-comingyoung professionals for theirprofessional achievements,community endeavors andleadership capabilities. Thisyear’s class was chosen byan independent panel ofjudges from among a pool of more than 100 nominees.Tyler was honored at a ceremony in May. Congratulations,Tyler!Physicians for Breast Health, the group ofphysicians that reads mammograms in the BreastCare Clinic, alsowelcomed a newdoctor to theirpractice. ChristianBroduer, MD(pictured left),started at the clinicon July 1. WelcomeDrs. Ding andBroduer!Patient Education Update• Hulston Cancer Center will host the GynecologicalCancer Patient Education Program on Thursday,September 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Dogwood Room.Participants will hear an inspirational talk from agynecological cancer survivor and learn about themost recent treatment updates for GYN cancersfrom a medical professional. Light dinner will beserved. No fee, but registration is required bySeptember 6. Call 269-5224.Professional Education Update• The “Putting Passion Back in Performance”seminar will be held Friday, September 10 from1-3:45 p.m. in Foster Auditorium. Nurses and alliedhealth from all care settings are encouraged toattend. Selinza Mitchell, a clinical nurse educatorand well-known national speaker, will inspireattendees to care for patients and co-workers likenever before. Registration is $15 for CoxHealthemployees and $30 for non-CoxHealth employeesand physicians. For HCC staff who are unable toattend the seminar, a special session will be heldfrom 4:45-5:45 p.m. on September 10 in theDogwood Room. This free presentation is intendedfor all HCC employees. Registration is required. Toregister, or for more information, contact SusanHouk in educational services at 269-4251 orsusan.houk@coxhealth.com.