About Us
Arizona APHON (AZ APHON) is the local chapter of the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses. AZ APHON serves pediatric hematology and oncology nurses and healthcare providers from Arizona. We offer educational and networking opportunities for our members. We seek to enhance the professional growth of our members so we can better serve our patients and families. AZ APHON has quarterly educational meetings and strives to complete one service project a year. Our Board meets routinely to plan our activities. This site will be updated as changes occur, so be sure to come and visit often.
The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) is a national professional organization for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and their families. APHON hosts annual national conferences for educational and networking opportunities for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses around the country.
Board Members for 2021-2023:
President: Lynnette Acosta, MSN, RN, CPN, Phoenix Children's Hospital
Vice President: Bianca Roman, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, Phoenix Children's Hospital
Treasurer: Steven Dahlstrom, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Secretary: Winnie Stuempfle, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, Phoenix Children's Hospital and Banner University Medical Group
Director-at-Large: Andrea Ramirez, MPH, MSN, CPNP-AC, CPHON , Arizona State University, United Pharmaceuticals
Contact us at aphon.az@gmail.com