President Anita Aggarwal Welcomes Members to the 12th Annual Meeting of AVAHO

I’d like to personally welcome each of you to the 12th Annual Meeting of the Association of VA Hematology/Oncology (AVAHO). It’s an exciting time for AVAHO as we continue to grow and adapt, remaining always receptive, motivated and responsive to our member’s needs.

With more than 630 members nationwide, AVAHO is a membership-driven association. AVAHO members make a difference in the lives of their Veteran patients as an integral part of the health care team. Our current membership includes advanced practice nurses, cancer registrars, medical hematologists and oncologists, pharmacists, physician assistants, registered nurses, radiation oncologists, social workers, surgical oncologists, and other allied health professionals. Our focus on the whole health care team is unique and remains a core aspect of our mission.

The explosion of new technologies for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer is why we chose the 2016 Annual Meeting theme “Innovation in Hematology and Cancer Care.” By sharing new insights, we can make faster strides against cancer and take better care of our unique Veteran population. Now is the time when we need to adopt new technologies and design studies with new models of providing cancer care to Veterans. Change is inevitable, let’s get out in front and lead.

Data presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting will highlight innovation and technological advances that can improve every aspect of the patient experience—from prevention to diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Based on feedback from last year’s annual meeting and strategic discussions at AVAHO Board meetings, we have embarked on a visionary plan to continue to expand AVAHO’s reach and impact well beyond the annual meeting. We will be sharing with you many of our new initiatives over the next few days. We can only succeed if you are a part of our plan. Please consider how you will be an ACTIVE member!

Sponsor support helps AVAHO advance our mission, broaden our programs, and enhance our member benefits. AVAHO members enjoy the benefits of the sponsored meeting and other activities. As part of its strategic plan, AVAHO plans to broaden our scope and programs, which will necessitate additional funding. Our sponsors, exhibitors and donors are critical to AVAHO’s success. You can help too—don't forget to visit our exhibitors and thank them for supporting our programs. Let us know if you have leads for new sponsors.

Cancer care involves an entire community of caregivers working together on all aspects of the patient’s treatment. The 2016 AVAHO Annual Meeting is a transformative opportunity to learn the latest strategies that can be used in your practice settings.

Thank you for joining me in Dallas where our inspired members have come together to learn, network and advance the mission of AVAHO to provide leadership in delivering quality comprehensive care to Veterans with cancer.

I’d like to personally welcome each of you to the 12th Annual Meeting of the Association of VA Hematology/Oncology (AVAHO). It’s an exciting time for AVAHO as we continue to grow and adapt, remaining always receptive, motivated and responsive to our member’s needs.

With more than 630 members nationwide, AVAHO is a membership-driven association. AVAHO members make a difference in the lives of their Veteran patients as an integral part of the health care team. Our current membership includes advanced practice nurses, cancer registrars, medical hematologists and oncologists, pharmacists, physician assistants, registered nurses, radiation oncologists, social workers, surgical oncologists, and other allied health professionals. Our focus on the whole health care team is unique and remains a core aspect of our mission.

The explosion of new technologies for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer is why we chose the 2016 Annual Meeting theme “Innovation in Hematology and Cancer Care.” By sharing new insights, we can make faster strides against cancer and take better care of our unique Veteran population. Now is the time when we need to adopt new technologies and design studies with new models of providing cancer care to Veterans. Change is inevitable, let’s get out in front and lead.

Data presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting will highlight innovation and technological advances that can improve every aspect of the patient experience—from prevention to diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Based on feedback from last year’s annual meeting and strategic discussions at AVAHO Board meetings, we have embarked on a visionary plan to continue to expand AVAHO’s reach and impact well beyond the annual meeting. We will be sharing with you many of our new initiatives over the next few days. We can only succeed if you are a part of our plan. Please consider how you will be an ACTIVE member!

Sponsor support helps AVAHO advance our mission, broaden our programs, and enhance our member benefits. AVAHO members enjoy the benefits of the sponsored meeting and other activities. As part of its strategic plan, AVAHO plans to broaden our scope and programs, which will necessitate additional funding. Our sponsors, exhibitors and donors are critical to AVAHO’s success. You can help too—don't forget to visit our exhibitors and thank them for supporting our programs. Let us know if you have leads for new sponsors.

Cancer care involves an entire community of caregivers working together on all aspects of the patient’s treatment. The 2016 AVAHO Annual Meeting is a transformative opportunity to learn the latest strategies that can be used in your practice settings.

Thank you for joining me in Dallas where our inspired members have come together to learn, network and advance the mission of AVAHO to provide leadership in delivering quality comprehensive care to Veterans with cancer.

I’d like to personally welcome each of you to the 12th Annual Meeting of the Association of VA Hematology/Oncology (AVAHO). It’s an exciting time for AVAHO as we continue to grow and adapt, remaining always receptive, motivated and responsive to our member’s needs.

With more than 630 members nationwide, AVAHO is a membership-driven association. AVAHO members make a difference in the lives of their Veteran patients as an integral part of the health care team. Our current membership includes advanced practice nurses, cancer registrars, medical hematologists and oncologists, pharmacists, physician assistants, registered nurses, radiation oncologists, social workers, surgical oncologists, and other allied health professionals. Our focus on the whole health care team is unique and remains a core aspect of our mission.

The explosion of new technologies for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer is why we chose the 2016 Annual Meeting theme “Innovation in Hematology and Cancer Care.” By sharing new insights, we can make faster strides against cancer and take better care of our unique Veteran population. Now is the time when we need to adopt new technologies and design studies with new models of providing cancer care to Veterans. Change is inevitable, let’s get out in front and lead.

Data presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting will highlight innovation and technological advances that can improve every aspect of the patient experience—from prevention to diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Based on feedback from last year’s annual meeting and strategic discussions at AVAHO Board meetings, we have embarked on a visionary plan to continue to expand AVAHO’s reach and impact well beyond the annual meeting. We will be sharing with you many of our new initiatives over the next few days. We can only succeed if you are a part of our plan. Please consider how you will be an ACTIVE member!

Sponsor support helps AVAHO advance our mission, broaden our programs, and enhance our member benefits. AVAHO members enjoy the benefits of the sponsored meeting and other activities. As part of its strategic plan, AVAHO plans to broaden our scope and programs, which will necessitate additional funding. Our sponsors, exhibitors and donors are critical to AVAHO’s success. You can help too—don't forget to visit our exhibitors and thank them for supporting our programs. Let us know if you have leads for new sponsors.

Cancer care involves an entire community of caregivers working together on all aspects of the patient’s treatment. The 2016 AVAHO Annual Meeting is a transformative opportunity to learn the latest strategies that can be used in your practice settings.

Thank you for joining me in Dallas where our inspired members have come together to learn, network and advance the mission of AVAHO to provide leadership in delivering quality comprehensive care to Veterans with cancer.