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Accolades and Distinctions
Nancy Davidson, MD professor of oncology and director of breast cancer research,was cited for her contributions to the field at the annual American Association of Cancer Research, April 2008. In January 2008 she also was given the National Cancer Institute's Rosalind E. Franklin Award for Women in Cancer Research.
Lillie Shockney, RN., BS., MAS, and Administrative Director of the Breast Center, was appointed by the Johns Hopkins Board of Trustees to the position of University Distinguished Service Assistant Professor of Breast Cancer for her accomplishments and leadership in this field as a teacher and scholar, effective March 2008.
For the 16th year in a row, Johns Hopkins was rated as the top hospital in the U.S. News Honor Roll. Hopkins ranked third overall in cancer treatment.
Dr. Nagi Khouri, Director of Breast Imaging at Johns Hopkins, was selected as one of the five ten women's imaging specilists in the country in 2007. In his role at Hopkins, he has helped establish a high standard of clinical care in the breast imaging dept. For more information about this recognition, visit www.medicalimagingmag.com
Dr. Charles Balch, professor of surgery and oncology, has received the Society of Surgical Oncology Heritage Award, 2007.
Pedram Argani to receive the 2007 Arthur Purdy Stout Prize. Congratulations to Dr. Pedram Argani. Dr. Argani will receive the 2007 Arthur Purdy Stout Prize at the the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology meeting in San Diego. The prize recognizes significant career achievements in Surgical Pathology by young surgical pathologists whose research publications have had a major impact on diagnostic pathology. Dr. Argani will receive this prestigious award Sunday, March 25, 2007 at the meeting of the Arthur Purdy Stout Society.
Lillie Shockney, administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center and two-time breast cancer survivor, will be honored by the American Society of Plastic Surgery with the society’s 2006 Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity Award. The award pays tribute to patients who fought through their physical and emotional hardships, are an inspiration to others and are giving back to their community. “The Patients of Courage program is a unique way for ASPS members to give thanks to those exceptional patients who have made a lasting impression on us personally and professionally,” said ASPS President, Bruce Cunningham, M.D. The award is scheduled to be presented in October during the Society’s annual meeting.
Deborah Armstrong, M.D., associate professor of oncology, gynecology and obstetrics, has received the Ladies’ Home Journal first-annual Health Breakthrough Award. This honor recognizes leading medical professionals who are making life-saving and life-enhancing discoveries in research, diagnostics and treatment, which have significantly helped women and families. Selected from a list of nearly 100 accomplished professionals, Dr. Armstrong was honored along with six other doctors and researchers at the Health Breakthrough Awards Luncheon in New York and will be featured in the September issue of the magazine.
Mrs. Shockney was selected by the Komen Foundation, nationally, to receive the 2005 Professor of Survivorship Award with the goal of advancing research and awareness on the issues surrounding long-term survivorship of breast cancer. Professor of Survivorship awards are made to individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of breast cancer survivorship. She will receive this award in June 2006.
For the 15th year in a row, Johns Hopkins was rated as the top hospital in the U.S. News Honor Roll. Hopkins ranked third overall in cancer treatment.
Lillie Shockney, our director of education and outreach, was the recipient of the 2003 Impact award from the National Consortium of Breast Centers. Each year one individual or organization is selected who has demonstrated through life time achievement having made a major and national impact in the care and treatment of women with breast cancer.
"Best Doctors for Women Coast to Coast"--- April 2002 issue of Ladies' Home Journal showcased three of our Breast Center faculty as the best in the Northeast for Breast Specialists! They are: Dr. Nancy Davidson for medical oncology; Dr. Julie Lange for surgical oncology; Dr. Richard Zellars for radiation oncology!
Oncology Nursing Society's 2002 Excellence in Breast Cancer Education Award goes to Lillie Shockney. Each year one oncology nurse is selected nationally for this award and the recipient this year is our own Director of Education and Outreach. The award includes a cash award of $4000 which Lillie has donated to the Johns Hopkins Breast Center to support printing costs of educational materials for patients here. Acknowledgement of this award will take place at the ONS Congress to be held in April in Washington, DC
Lillie Shockney, R.N., B.S.N., M.A.S., director of outreach and education for the Breast Center, has received the 2001 Lane A. Adams Award for Excellence in Caring from the American Cancer Society (ACS) at its national meeting in Atlanta on June 8. The prestigious award is given annually to caregivers who demonstrate consistent excellence and innovation in providing compassionate skilled care and counsel to persons with cancer and their families. The ACS has been honoring individuals for their exemplary care for the last 15 years. Shockney was one of 11 awardees selected from nationwide nominations.
The Johns Hopkins Breast Center, has been selected as a recipient of the
highly regarded "Editor's Choice Award" from HealingWell.com. This award is reserved for select health web sites that exhibit 1) exceptional web design, 2) reliable and quality health information on disease and disorder topics, and 3) patient accessibility and
support.
Our site was recently recognized as a Spring 2000 World Wide
Web Health Awards Bronze Winner in the Patient Education, Website category.
Ranked among the top ten breast cancer centers in the nation for quality of care by Self Magazine, Oct. 1997.
Johns Hopkins Breast Center Wins Two Awards in 1998 National Health Information Awards Program. "Breast Cancer-- Making the Right Chocies for You", written by Lillie Shockney, Education and Outreach Director of the Breast Center, received a Silver Award for "best consumer decision making information." The Johns Hopkins Breast Center Website was the recipient of the Bronze Award for its excellence in "Patient Education Information."
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