At Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, our skilled physicians, nurses and staff use their training and access to the latest treatments to help pediatric cancer patients when they’re the sickest — now and for years to come.
Meet the Norton Children’s Cancer Institute Team
Cancer
Medical Oncology and Hematology Physicians
Pediatric Neurosurgery Physicians
Oncology – Specialized Physicians
Oncology and Hematology Advanced Care Providers
Laura Massie, APRN
Claudia Meredith, APRN
Nursing Leadership
Tammy McClanahan, R.N., BSN, OCN, MHA, FACHE – System Vice President, Cancer Service Line
Rob Hudson, R.N., BSN, MSM – Director, Patient Care Services
Maureen Gray, R.N., BSN, CPHON – Nurse Manager, 7 West
Susie Bowman, R.N., BSN – Assistant Nurse Manager
Kathie Chandler, R.N., BSN, CPON – Assistant Nurse Manager
Tracy Jennings, R.N., BSN – Assistant Nurse Manager
Teresa Munson R.N., BSN – Assistant Nurse Manager
Susan Smith, R.N., BSN, CPON – Assistant Nurse Manager
Heather Hartlage, R.N., MSDN, CPON – Clinical Nurse Educator
Gina Morrison, R.N., BSN, OCN – Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Nurse Navigator
Frances Price, R.N., BSN, OCN, CPHON – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse Navigator
Jennifer Thomas, R.N., BSN, CCRN – Nurse Manager, Transplant Services
Support Staff
Erin Love, LMT – Licensed Massage Therapist
Brett M. Northrup, MT – Music Therapist
Taryn Johnson CCLS, CTRS – Child Life Therapist
Rev. Rodney Craggs, M.Div, BCC – Chaplain
Angela Blair, M.Ed. – Social Worker
Candace Lopp, LSW, MRC – Social Worker
Spencer Moorman, MSW, CSW – Social Worker, Outpatient Clinic
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