Joanna Metzner-Sadurski, Community Oncologist at Self Regional Healthcare, shared on LinkedIn:
“We are honored to have barbecue prepared by Mr. Latham – Annie Mae’s Barbecue, whose award-winning barbecue was recognized with the Gerald L. Ledbetter Overall Winner Award at the Greenwood Barbecue competition.
What makes today even more meaningful is the story behind it. We wanted to pay for this meal for our staff, but Mr. Latham refused to accept any money. He told us that when people in the community learned who the barbecue was for, they immediately began donating because they wanted to thank all of you for everything you do.
One of the messages that resonated most with me from this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Presidential Address was the importance of team. Cancer care is never about one person. It is about every member of the team working together toward one common goal: providing the very best care for our patients.
We are incredibly fortunate to work alongside such an outstanding team. The compassion, dedication, and kindness you show every day make this an amazing place to work and an exceptional place for our patients to receive care.”
To which, Ruiling Yuan, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Medical University of South California, added:
“One meal. One community. One powerful reminder that no one fights cancer alone.
Thank you, Mr. Latham and everyone in Greenwood, for this incredibly thoughtful gesture. Your kindness and appreciation mean so much to our entire cancer care team.
Cancer care is truly a team effort. Every physician, APP, nurse, pharmacist, medical assistant, scheduler, navigator, laboratory and imaging professional, environmental services team member, volunteer, administrator, and support staff plays an essential role in caring for our patients. Moments like this remind us that our community recognizes and values every member of that team.
Thank you, Joanna Metzner-Sadurski for sharing this beautiful story and grateful to stand alongside with you in building a culture of teamwork and compassion at Self Regional Healthcare.
Grateful to work with such an incredible team, and grateful to serve a community that supports us as we strive to provide the very best care for our patients and families.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we make a difference.”
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