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ALANA HARGRAVE 2009 SPIRIT OF HOPE WINNER

OncoLogics is pleased to announce that Alana Hargrave, L.C.S.W., is a 2009 recipient of the Acadiana Chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Spirit of Hope Award. This marks two consecutive years that a member of OncoLogics has been honored with this distinguished award.  M. Maitland DeLand, M.D., was a recipient of the Award in 2008.

The Spirit of Hope Award recognizes the talents and achievements of healthcare professionals, cancer survivors, and community leaders from the Acadiana area who have distinguished themselves in the fight against cancer.

The individuals selected for this Award represent the “spirit” of our organization and the dedication of all those involved in the fight against cancer. They are among the top in their fields, exemplifying excellence in education, experience, community service and commitment to the American Cancer Society.

Miss Hargrave’s primary responsibilities at OncoLogics include addressing the patient’s psychological, social and emotional functioning and needs during cancer treatment through a holistic, mind, body, and spiritual healing approach. Through partnerships with the patients, Miss Hargrave fosters an environment which encourages patients to focus primarily on recovery and healing all aspects of self, while she assists the patient in identifying, arranging, and or providing resources that address other specific needs before, during, and after treatment. Miss Hargrave has a lifelong passion for serving in a healing capacity, enjoys a rewarding career in social work and an active role as a community volunteer, and works closely with the American Cancer Society and other cancer related organizations. 

At OncoLogics, I am privileged to witness the true impact of the various support services available to our patients, each and every day – whether it is a transportation grant for someone to receive lifesaving treatment, or watching female survivors as they move from tears to hope and laughter in Look Good Feel Better programs.  For me, these small miracles are what it is all about.  Cancer has affected me profoundly, on a personal, professional, and spiritual level.  The resiliency of the human spirit, especially that of a young child or an elderly loved one is amazingly uplifting.  This to me is priceless!”