Announcements

Remember to visit the ASPHO Knowledge Center for webinars and case quizzes.

Join our free webinar, COVID-19 and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Implications and Opportunities, on Monday, May 18, at 12:00 pm CST.  

Visit the ASPHO COVID-19 resource webpage to quickly access the latest protocols, updates, and well being resources for PHO providers. Check the page daily for relevant PHO COVID-19 news - and bookmark for easy access.  

The Board of Trustees has cancelled the 2020 ASPHO Conference due to the public safety impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

ASPHO is aware of current guidance and announcements by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Texas health service agencies related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as health care institutional travel bans. We are taking all developments very seriously and reviewing all information to make a well-informed decision in the best interest of our members and the Society. The health and safety of 2020 ASPHO Conference attendees is of the utmost importance.

Mark your calendars to register by March 31 at special early bird rates and book your hotel by April 6 to secure your spot at this year's ASPHO Conference.

Save as an Early Bird by registering soon for the conference in Fort Worth, TX, May 6-9. Connect with your peer community, learn the latest advancements and best practices from 160 speakers, and earn up to 26.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 10 MOC Part 2 Points.

Read the newly published Choosing Wisely® list recommendations for pediatric hematology practice.

Submit your abstracts for The 2020 ASPHO Conference! Share your expertise and help bring the very best original, basic, clinical, and social science abstracts about pediatric hematology/oncology to the conference. The deadline to submit an abstract is Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 4:00pm ET.

Get involved! The Integrative PHO SIG is dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based integrative therapies for supportive care and optimization of wellness in the PHO patient population. The Well-Being SIG aims to facilitate discussion, establish collaborative curriculums, and share approaches to addressing drivers of distress, thereby contributing to the well-being of ASPHO members.

Share your opinions in the Member Experience and Diversity Needs Assessment and help ASPHO better understand and enhance your member experience.

You can access the survey here. Please complete by Thursday, September 19th, 11:59pm CST. The survey takes 15 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous and will remain confidential. 

Nominate colleagues who are making a difference in the field for ASPHO's prestigious Distinguished Career Award, Frank A. Oski Memorial Lectureship Award, and the George R. Buchanan Lectureship Award. Applications are also being accepted for the Clinician Educator Award and the Northwestern Mutual Award for Excellence in Childhood Cancer Survivorship. The call closes Wednesday, September 11, at 3:00pm CST.

Share your knowledge -- submit a workshop proposal for the 2020 ASPHO Conference in Fort Worth, TX, May 6-9. The Call for Workshops closes Thursday, July 25, 3pm EST.