Southern California Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses (SCAPHON)
About SCAPHON
SCAPHON is the local chapter of APHON for the Southern California area extending from San Diego to Santa Barbara, and is currently 450 members strong. Because California has many pediatric institutions that are dedicated to serving children and young adults with cancer and blood disorders, our chapter has continued to grow and thrive each year. From its humble beginnings in 1984, when 4 dedicated and passionate pediatric hematology/oncology nurses established the first Southern California chapter through today, SCAPHON’s commitment to educating and supporting pediatric hematology/oncology nurses in Southern California is stronger then ever.
SCAPHON’s Mission
The mission of this chapter is focused on education, evidence based care through science and research, and charity. The chapter provides professional educational programs for those who care for children with cancer and blood disorders, encourages collaboration and communication among pediatric hematology/oncology nurses, and facilitates optimum care and support of the pediatric hematology/ oncology patient and his/her family through education and research.
The SCAPHON Executive Board is made up of 7 positions, each dedicated to a specific area of this organization. Those positions are: President, Treasurer, Secretary, Conference Planning Chair, Quarterly Planning Chair, Scholarship and Awards Chair, and Community Service Chair. The SCAPHON Appointed Board positions are the Bylaws Chair/Conference Contracts Coordinator, Fundraising and Exhibitor Chair, Historian, Membership Chair, Nominations and Election Chair, Quarterly Program Assistant, SCOOP Editor, and Website Coordinator. The SCAPHON Conference and Fundraiser Committee are dedicated Scaphon members/volunteers.
The SCAPHON Board Members meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The focus of these meetings are to plan activities, educational programs, quarterly meetings, and the annual regional conference.
To support and advance nurses and their practice in order to optimize outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders and their families. There are more then 3,300 members in the United States, Canada, and around the world. For more information on APHON please click on the APHON link.
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