John Resor welcomes Jon M. Huntman to Jackson Hole
When Mr. Jon M. Huntsman visits Jackson Hole, he may not know it, but he has a group of fans anxious for his arrival. In late April, after a speech at the Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty office, Mr. Huntsman was welcomed to St. Johns Hospital for the first time.
The Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City plays a significant role in the care of cancer patients here in Jackson Hole. Founded in 1995 with a gift of approximately $300 million from philanthropists Jon and Karen Huntsman, the Huntsman Cancer Institute has grown into a preeminent research, care and education institute worldwide.
St. Johns Hospital is in partnership with Huntsman Cancer Institute bringing patient education, cancer resources and a visiting Oncologist to the Jackson Hole valley, Dr. John Ward. In 2010, Dr. Ward received the inaugural Huntsman Cancer Foundation Humanitarian Award.
In Jackson Hole, Mr. Huntsman met with Pam Maples, Hospital CEO, Judy Bayse, RN, Oncology Patient Navigator, Mike Tennican, Hospital Trustee Chair, Liz Finegan, Foundation Executive Director and the staff of the Oncology department at St. Johns Hospital. During a tour of the Oncology department, Mr. Huntsman was able to visit with several of the patients receiving treatment.
Jon M. Huntsman with Pam Maples and Judy Bayse
In an informal meeting after the visit with representatives from the Hospital administrators, staff and board, Mr. Huntsman congratulated St. Johns on its excellent progress in cancer prevention and treatment so far, and encouraged their future success and growth. www.tetonhospital.org/services/oncology-services
The mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at The University of Utah is to understand cancer from its beginnings, to use that knowledge in the creation and improvement of cancer treatments, to relieve the suffering of cancer patients, and to provide education about cancer risk, prevention, and care. HCI is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, which means that it meets the highest national standards for cancer care and research and receives support for its scientific endeavors. HCI is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a not-for-profit alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers that is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer.
