Twenty six of my thirty eight years of nursing have been in Endoscopy. Endoscopy is my niche, my passion. I enjoy the fast pace, technical and procedural aspect as well as the variety of patient care endoscopy has to offer. Endoscopy has helped me become proactive by anticipating and responding to my patient’s needs. I have witnessed a lot of changes occur in endoscopy nursing over the last twenty six years, so patient education is important to me! I feel my job is to take care of patients-actually to take better care…to improve their care…to innovate their care. My hope is by serving on the HCB2 board I can do just that.

I have seen too many patients referred for services that I provide as a home infusion pharmacist from the initial treatment with the FOLFOX chemotherapy regimen, to possible parental nutrition, and finally home patient controlled IV pain pumps.  I believe that HCB2 can help educate the general population of the importance of screening, and increase patient outcomes associated with colon cancer.

I serve because I believe in the mission of HCB2 and its dedication to below the belt cancer prevention. From my work in the medical industry, I have seen the impact cancer has on lives. I’ve also seen what effective education can do for prevention. Based on this, I believe HCB2 provides an opportunity for me to utilize my personal compassion and commitment to helping people, as well as an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those around us.

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It is so easy to talk about all of the positive aspects of our lives. HCB2 helps make it easier to talk about the negative things that will affect us either directly or indirectly. Health problems and cancer specifically are very personal issues that can be extremely scary to deal with. Bringing these topics into everyday conversation and learning about ways to prevent, detect, and deal with cancer can help reduce the fear associated with it. This group gives you the forum to have these seemingly difficult conversations to help make a positive impact on the individual and community as a whole. I am honored to serve HCB2 to empower people with the knowledge necessary to detect, treat, and beat cancer.

At some point in our lives we will all be affected by cancer. This aggressive disease quickly turns deadly, killing far too many far too young. Our best defense is early detection, and that’s why I believe HCB2’s message is so important. As a proud member of the board, I strive to spread cancer awareness and prevention every day because it helps save lives–and there’s nothing more rewarding than that. It is my privilege to be part of an organization that is truly making a difference.

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I am most excited to be serving on the board of HCB2 for the opportunity to empower those we touch with scientific information that creates freedom from fear of disease and gives the ability to make informed proactive living choices. By providing vital information and creating events and activities in which our community can learn about preventative wellness strategies, the path is paved which leads to daily vibrant living – at any stage, at any age.

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Renee is honored to join the HCB2 board and support the advancement of cancer prevention. Though she has extensive experience in both the public health and cancer nonprofit worlds, it is largely her own personal journey to health and well-being that informs her work and actions today. She understands, and lives, many of the issues surrounding taking care of oneself, such as eating for health, reducing stress, and having access to timely, affordable (and effective) care. Renee holds a Master of Public Health, a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, a heart for social justice, and an eye for art and design. Her spirit animal may or may not be the cat.

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I serve HCB2 to prevent cancer from taking away any more loved ones. Spending 20 years in the health industry has given me the passion and direction to empower community members to become proactive with their wellness. I want to continue to support others to make well informed choices which will positively impact their lives and the lives of their loved ones.