Volume 5, Number 18 - May 24, 2010

In this issue:

• Team links cancer treatment-related heart problems in survivors to genes, drug doses
• New City of Hope scientist makes hematopoietic stem cell environment his niche
• Teen makes a difference to patients, one gift at a time
• Upcoming ThinkCure! Weekend set to raise awareness and funds for cancer research
• Scientists ponder epigenetics, stem cells and more at 30th annual research advance
• Poetry workshop slated for patients and caregivers
• Furnishings leaders cap off $1 million initiative

Going green and clean
Patient and Family Education’s Ben Laroya, R.N., M.S.N., C.N.S., and Becky Andrews learn about the Michael Amini Transfusion Medicine Center’s green technology while attending Earth Day festivities at City of Hope.

Held on April 22, Earth Day raises awareness about the environment. At City of Hope, vendors and internal groups including the Occupational Safety & Health, Facilities Management and Engineering departments, Sodexho and Waste Management Healthcare Solutions held a small fair outside the cafeteria. Booths showcased City of Hope’s environmentally friendly features, as well as how employees can reduce waste and save energy. (Photo by p.cunningham)