The PQI Podcast

In this special holiday episode, they’re looking back on 2024’s highlights, sharing their personal journeys that led to NCODA, and looking ahead to all the exciting possibilities in 2025. Get ready for some holiday cheer with Christmas trivia, spirited cookie debates, and heartwarming stories about why NCODA’s mission continues to inspire.

Cindy and John explore the unique challenges veterans face, especially in rural areas, and explore innovative solutions like telehealth, coordinated care, and public-private partnerships aimed at improving care quality and access for this deserving population. Tune in for this impactful conclusion to Season 7, where we honor the service of our veterans and those who dedicate their lives to their care. Thank you for joining us this season, and stay tuned for more inspiring conversations in Season 8! Additional Resources: Veteran Patient Cancer Care [https://my.ncoda.org/browse702/practice-resources898?folder=bbeee184-771c-470d-8689-018e9ba7a733&baa8b2f4-2bf1-433c-9f42-df37464c7084=eyJwYWdlaW5kZXgiOjAsImxpYnJhcnllbnRyeSI6IjM4ZGU5NjQyLTljZTQtNGRjYi04MThjLTAxOGU5YmE3ZjFjOSJ9]

In this episode, you’ll hear from veterans who have carried invaluable life lessons from their military service into healthcare, where they’re now transforming patient care in oncology. From time in uniform to impactful roles in clinical pharmacy, nursing, and healthcare management, these incredible guests share how their experiences have shaped their personal and professional journeys. Join us for an uplifting conversation that honors our heroes in healthcare as they continue their mission of service in communities across the country. Featured Guests: * Chris Saenz, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Memorial Hermann Health System * Ryan Blackmon, RN | Chemo Infusion Nurse, Mayo Clinic Florida * Jay Moore | Director, Market Access Southeast Region, Taiho Oncology, Inc. * Victoria Eno | Marketing Manager, NCODA * Gayle Thompson, PharmD, MBA | Director of Pharmacy Operations, Duly Health and Care * Robert D. Orzechowski, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | Chief Operating Officer, Lancaster Cancer Center, Ltd. (retired)

On this week’s episode of the PQI Podcast, we dive into the transformative world of stem cell transplantation with David Samuel, PharmD, a dedicated Stem Cell Transplant Clinical Pharmacist at Texas Oncology in Dallas. David shares his inspiring journey through oncology pharmacy and offers a unique glimpse into his pivotal role in supporting outpatient stem cell transplant recipients and CAR-T cell therapy patients. He also highlights the vital patient education initiatives at Texas Oncology’s Bone Marrow Transplant program, emphasizing the human connection that underpins effective oncology care. Tune in for an insightful conversation that highlights the vital role clinical pharmacists play in not just delivering care but also in empowering patients through their oncology journeys.

Chaunte is a four-time Olympian, world champion, and the American record-holder in the high jump, known for her groundbreaking achievements in track and field. Chaunte's journey took a life-altering turn in 2019 with a breast cancer diagnosis. Refusing to let this define her, Chaunte continued training throughout surgeries and chemotherapy, determined to maintain her strength and focus. Her story became more than an athletic legacy—it transformed into a mission to raise awareness for breast cancer and emphasize the importance of early detection.