Volume 5, Number 36 - December 6, 2010

In this issue: 

• Press Ganey recognizes City of Hope for inpatient care excellence once again
• $1.7 million from National Cancer Institute backs study into multidrug resistance gene
• Zaia to lead national advisory committee on clinical trials of recombinant DNA therapies
• Cord blood law marks a success for patients in need
• NCI supports City of Hope’s drive to close disparities in cancer rates, outcomes
• Harvest Celebration Ball in Portland raises more than $800,000 for City of Hope, honors industry leaders
• City of Hope staff hone their leadership acumen through new program
• Nursing manager draws his inspiration from family’s example of compassion, empathy

Let them eat pie
Employees and their family members and friends prepare to attack dessert with a fury unknown to mankind during a pieeating contest at City of Hope’s annual employee picnic. Nearly 2,000 adults and children enjoyed carnival midway games, competed in a chili cook-off, got up close and personal with animals at a petting zoo and enjoyed other activities at the Oct. 16 “City Fair” event held at City of Hope. See more photos through a Hope News slideshow. (Photos by AmyCantrell.com)