Joyce W.

Health Information Management


“I am hoping the data collected, managed and analyzed by our registry will be a great asset toward finding a cure for cancer.”

Why did you accept a job here?
After meeting with the staff, I felt welcomed here – right away, I felt that I was a part of the team. I also felt that working at a larger health care facility than where I was currently working would be a challenge for me. It meant more ways for me to enhance my leadership and job skills.

What do you do at Rush?
My primary function is to manage the operations of the Cancer Registry staff and Cancer Registry activities. I also advise internal and external customers on various issues regarding health information management.

What do you think about the work environment?
It’s a wonderful workplace for people who love helping people. I think the Rush Cancer Registry provides a great example to other registries of what a productive work environment can be like.

Tell us about a good day at work.
When there is a positive energy circulating around the office, the end result is an enjoyable, lively atmosphere. We received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the AcoS Commission on Cancer in 2006 and again in 2009. I felt it was a great accomplishment to achieve the OA Award twice.

Share something you've heard about patient care at Rush.
I hear that they like their doctor, that they received good care at Rush – and that they had wonderful food during their hospital stay!

What does your future look like at Rush?
I am looking forward to working with health care practitioners on research projects at Rush to find ways or methods for cancer screening and prevention. I am hoping the data collected, managed and analyzed by the registry will be a great asset toward finding a cure for cancer.