Michael A. Zevon, PhD, Chairman

Overview:

The objectives of the Department of Psychology encompass all three functions of a comprehensive cancer center, that is, patient care, research and education.

The team offers several opportunities for assistance.  One area is to cope with problems that may be magnified by a cancer diagnosis in a family.  For more information about coping with stress, please read this NCCN Distress Guideline. (This link will take you to the NCCN website and the file is a PDF document).

Staff:

• Michael A. Zevon, PhD, Chairman
• Jennifer A. Hydeman, PhD
• Sandra Jensen, PhD
• Megan Pailler, PhD
• Kathleen Shanahan, PhD
• Jonathan Holt, MD, Consulting Psychiatrist
• Susan Schaefer, Secretary

Description of Department Activities:

• The first objective and priority of the Department of Psychology is to provide the highest quality patient care within the realm of the profession of Psychology.
• To evaluate patients upon referral and provide appropriate treatment in response to the evaluation.
• To conduct research related to the psychological aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
• To communicate by adequate and objective documentation of progress within the guidelines set forth by professional and quality evaluation procedures.
• To develop quality assurance programs monitoring quality care and professional ability.
• To abide by rules, regulations and codes set forth by institutional, professional and governmental agencies.
• To provide education for professional and non-professional staff as well as in-service education relating to Psychology and associated subjects.
• To provide education for professional and non-professional members of the community at large relating to Psychology and associated subjects.
• To provide clinical and research education for affiliated students of accredited educational institutions.