October 6, 2020 –Cleveland Clinic Weston is pleased to announce that Zeina Nahleh, MD, FACP, was named an Advocacy Champion by the Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Dr. Nahleh received the honor recently at the association’s 2020 Advocacy Summit. Dr. Nahleh, a breast oncologist, is the Director of Cleveland Clinic Weston’s Maroone Cancer Center and Chair of the Department of Hematology-Oncology.
The Association for Clinical Oncology is a 501(c) (6) organization established by the American Society of Clinical Oncology that works to ensure that all individuals with cancer have access to high-quality, affordable care. Advocacy Champions are ASCO volunteers who have made meaningful contributions to ASCO’s advocacy activities throughout the year.
Advocates speak with federal lawmakers and agencies, send personalized letters to Members of Congress through ASCO’s ACT Network, engage with state lawmakers on policy priorities at the state-level, and host site visits for lawmakers in their home states and districts.
Throughout the past year, Dr. Nahleh has been actively involved in ASCO Advocacy activities and has been an active member of the ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Committee.
“Dr. Nahleh is deserving of his honor as she continues to advocate on behalf of cancer patients to ensure they receive the best medical care and support services,” said Rodolfo Blandon, MD, MBA, President of Cleveland Clinic Weston. “She is personally committed to working on policy initiatives that also ensure that the standard of cancer care remains consistent so that patients can achieve the best possible outcomes from their cancer treatment.”
About Cleveland Clinic Weston
Cleveland Clinic Weston, part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, is a nonprofit, multi-specialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. With locations in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Parkland, West Palm Beach, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens, Cleveland Clinic Weston has more than 250 physicians with expertise in 55 specialties. The medical campus is fully integrated and includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River and Cleveland Clinic Martin Health and has hospitals and outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. The Florida region is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose. For more information about Cleveland Clinic Florida, visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
