Recap of the Virginia Cancer Registrars Association – Stacey Ballinger

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Recap of the Virginia Cancer Registrars Association

31st Annual Educational Conference

September 21st & 22nd, 2017

The Virginia Cancer Registrars Association hosted their 31st Annual Meeting at the University of Virginia – Pinn Hall Conference Center on September 21st and 22nd in Charlottesville, VA.

The keynote speaker, Jaymie Hoffman, shared her story on battling cancer and the importance of accurate data which is a key component of the cancer registry profession … to collect accurate cancer data that helps improve the way we evaluate, diagnose and treat the disease; improving disease free survival and long term outcomes for patients.   

Our very own, Heather Price, Project and Quality Control Manager, was elected Treasurer for the Virginia Cancer Registrars Association for the 2017-2018 term.  Congratulations Heather!

Registry Partners raffled two Visa Gift Cards during the conference and the lucky winners were:  Sally Siddon (left) and Celinda Stanley (right).  Congratulations to Sally and Celinda!