Wendy Bailey joins The Hope Center, a service of Cartersville Medical Center, as Oncology Patient Navigator

 

Media release:  Wendy Bailey, RN, BSN, OCN, has joined The Hope Center, a service of Cartersville Medical Center, as Oncology Patient Navigator.  A certified oncology nurse for over 20 years, Bailey's role was created specifically to help guide cancer patients through their journey of treatment and provide assistance and resources to patients, family members and physician offices.

 

Bailey's knowledge is extensive; however, her passion for working with cancer patients is even more impressive.   Bailey is a strong advocate for patient education and provides compassionate and prudent care.  "I have several years of oncology experience, including direct patient care in both hospital and outpatient chemotherapy settings, so I know first-hand about managing side effects," says Bailey.

 

The oncology navigator's role is designed to facilitate timely access to care by providing guidance, information and support for patients facing a cancer diagnosis.  The Hope Center oncology patient navigator can:

• Quickly facilitate new appointments
• Provide education about the disease process and treatment options
• Coordinate communication between patients, caregivers and healthcare providers
• Streamline patient appointments and paperwork
• Address concerns and calm fears patients may have about treatment and other processes
• Provide resources and options for copay assistance and medications
• Assist with transportation needs

 

"We are fortunate to have Wendy join our oncology services team at The Hope Center," said Lori Rakes, Chief Operating Officer at Cartersville Medical Center.  Bailey is a charter member of the local Oncology Nursing Society chapter, regularly attends oncology conferences and continuing education programs and has volunteered for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life for fifteen years.

 

Simply put, experience matters.  The Hope Center is a regional cancer center which utilizes a multidisciplinary team of professionals — led by radiation oncologists Dr. William Thoms and Dr. Lorie Hughes — to ensure patients receive the highest quality of cancer care.  The Hope Center successfully treats various types of cancer in a compassionate environment which includes emotional support and resources as well as excellent clinical treatment.

 

For more information about Oncology Navigator Services at The Hope Center, call MedLine at 1.800.242.5662.