Volume 5, Number 19 - June 14, 2010

In this issue: 

• Fewer appointment changes and new surgery supply procedures will improve patients’ care experiences
• FDA allows City of Hope to launch neural stem cell clinical trial for brain tumors
• Scientists illuminate mechanisms and use of supplements and herbs at recent symposium
• City of Hope teams up with Disney Family.com to focus on mothers’ health issues
• Patients surprised by impromptu country concert
• Hope Network will give patients and family members practical and emotional support

Medical milestones

Jeffrey Wong, M.D., chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, receives a crystal award, certificate and lapel pin from Alexandra M. Levine, M.D., M.A.C.P., chief medical officer, to celebrate his 25 years of service at City of Hope.

Wong was one of eight faculty members recognized at a special physician reception on May 20. Behnam Badie, M.D., Sarkis Baltayian, M.D., Sanjeet Dadwal, M.D., and Ellie Maghami, M.D., were recognized for reaching five years. Michael W. Lew, M.D., was honored for reaching 15 years, Howard Marx, M.D., reached the 20-year milestone, and J. Martin Hogan, M.D., received a crystal award, certificate and pin for his 30 years of service.

City of Hope leaders Michael A. Friedman, M.D., Virginia Opipare and Liz Dunne spoke at the event. (Photo by p.cunningham)