Navigating one of the largest cancer centers in the world can be daunting, especially if you’ve just had a medical procedure or treatment. But Patient Transportation is here to help you get around MD Anderson.
Each day, patient escorts connect with patients to ensure they arrive at the right places for tests, procedures and other destinations. On average, they handle about 17 transports per shift. Additionally, they assist...
Leadership. Dependability. Teamwork. Problem-solving. These attributes essential for U.S. service members also are highly sought after by...
Cancer can have a lasting effect on a patient.
That’s why rehabilitation is often so important after cancer treatment or...
Last fall, Carol Porter, D.N.P., joined MD Anderson as vice president of Nursing Practice and chief nursing officer. In this role, she provides leadership and administrative oversight to our nursing community, helping them bring the best possible care to our patients and their families during cancer treatment.
We recently spoke with Porter to learn more about her. Here’s what she had to say.
How do you describe yourself?...
Our nurses are known for providing compassionate care. But they also help improve patient outcomes through their commitment to research and...
Franklin Wynn always knew his natural willingness to help others would lead to a career in nursing. But becoming an oncology nurse wasn’t...
Picking up the phone to order a nutritious, freshly prepared meal that's delivered by an attendant wearing a tuxedo might seem more common...
After receiving a stem cell transplant, Judy Waxman faced a long road to recovery. She knew she would have to rely on her inner strength to...