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The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of more than 37,000 registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. ONS is committed to excellence in oncology nursing and to leading the transformation of cancer care by initiating and actively supporting educational, legislative, and public-awareness efforts to improve the care of people with cancer. ONS provides nurses and healthcare professionals with access to the highest quality educational programs, cancer-care resources, research opportunities, and networks for peer support. ONS is committed to raising the profile of nursing in the media. Oncology nurses can be a valuable resource when writing about patients with cancer. Our Public Relations Department can arrange interviews for you with key thought leaders in cancer nursing, including: nurse educators, nurse researchers, and skilled oncology nurses providing direct care to patients. Legislative Update
  ONS calls for a comprehensive federal response to address the devastating adverse impact that tobacco has on our nationPITTSBURGH, PA—August 12, 2008—The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) recently submitted written testimony to the Republican and Democratic Platform Committees asking that tobacco control be added to their health platforms. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (S. 625/H.R. 1108) is bipartisan legislation that grants the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate the production, sale, and marketing of all tobacco products. Read more.
ONS Wins Awards of Publishing ExcellencePITTSBURGH, PA – July 24, 2008 – The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) received honors for its publishing excellence from APEX 2008, the Twentieth Annual Awards for Publication Excellence, sponsored by Communications Concepts, Inc. APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. Read more.
ONS Garners Silver Awards for Publishing Excellence PITTSBURGH, PA – June 23, 2008 – The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) was honored recently by the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) as a winner of the esteemed EXCEL Award in two categories including
a Silver Award for Scholarly Journals for a feature article published in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) and a Silver Award for the Most Improved Newsletter to Magazine for ONS Connect. Read more.
ONCC Elects Board of Directors and Officers PITTSBURGH, PA – May 21, 2008 – The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) has announced its Board of Directors for 2008-2009. One new member joined the Board on June 1, 2008. Read more.
ONS Announces 2008-2009 Board of Directors PITTSBURGH, PA – May 19, 2008 – The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) announced its 2008–2009 Board of Directors at its 33rd Annual Congress in Philadelphia, PA. Read more.
ONS Partnered With Congressman to Introduce Legislation to Ensure Patient Education Part of Standard Care PITTSBURGH, PA – March 11, 2008 – The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) with Representative Steve Israel (D-NY) announced ground-breaking legislation, known as “Assuring and Improving Cancer Treatment Education and Cancer Symptom Management Act.” Read more. |
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For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact the ONS Public Relations Team. Karen Hochberg Jeanette Kent Oncology Nursing Society
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