Sunnyvale, Calif., January
15, 2008
IMPAC Medical Systems, an Elekta company and leading provider of
oncology IT solutions, announces today the addition of three new
employees to its Medical Oncology Business Unit. Faye-Ann
MacDonald has been appointed to the position of Senior Product
Manager, as well as, Jennifer Li and Sherry Neal to the position
of Product Manager. IMPAC created the new positions to reinforce
our commitment to the Medical Oncology field, as well as, better
provide electronic solutions to the Medical Oncology and
comprehensive markets.
MacDonald joined the IMPAC team in 2006 as Senior Services
Specialist for STRATEGIQ™. In this role, MacDonald successfully
completed numerous process-engineering engagements for IMPAC
customers, helping them streamline their clinical and business
processes.
With a Business Certificate from the University of Calgary,
MacDonald has worked in several major Canadian hospitals,
gaining extensive knowledge and expertise across the spectrum of
patient and cancer care. In addition, MacDonald also serves as
Clinical Analyst for multiple academic cancer institutes
throughout the United States.
“Faye-Ann is a great addition to the team and already is making
a positive impact,” said Suzanne Marshall, Medical Oncology
Business Marketing Manager. “With her extensive experience in
the field of cancer care, she’s poised to take the MO business
to the next level.”
At iMedica, an Electronic Medical Record company, Jennifer Li
served many roles, including Product Manager and Quality
Assurance Manager. Prior to that, Li worked as a Clinical
Research Coordinator for the North America Brain Tumor
Consortium at MD Anderson.
Li also has a well-rounded and diverse educational background.
She holds a MD in Pediatrics from Shanghai Second Medical
University and earned Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology from
Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.
“I’m looking forward to be working with a visionary company like
IMPAC," says Li, IMPAC’s new Medical Oncology Product Manager.
“We have exciting plans in store to enhance the MO product line,
as well as, to help propel the company into the future with more
leading-edge technologies.”
An oncology professional and former IMPAC Customer, Sherry Neal
became a member of the IMPAC team in 2000. She has held several
positions including; consultant to Client Services and Medical
Oncology Product Marketing Specialist.
A graduate of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches,
Louisiana, Neal has fully immersed herself in the oncology field
for the past 23 years. Her extensive oncology experience
includes; treatment and management of oncology patients, nursing
management, department directorship of multiple comprehensive
cancer centers and directorship of inpatient and outpatient
cancer programs.
Neal also has co-authored two patient education manuals, as well
as, served as a member of the editorial board for Aspen
Publishers.
“We’re thrilled to have to Sherry join the MO Team,” says Dave
Eggert, Medical Oncology Business Marketing Manager. “Her
extensive experience and energy will certainly enhance our
relationships and the way we interact with customers.”
“From beginning to end of the care process, IMPAC is committed
to the Medical Oncology field,” says Joseph K. Jachinowski,
President and CEO, Elekta North America. “I’m enthusiastic about
the new skill and talent that’s been brought to the team and
look forward to working together to make a strong business even
stronger.”
About IMPAC Medical Systems
IMPAC Medical Systems provides healthcare IT solutions that
streamline clinical and business operations across the spectrum
of cancer care. With products that range from diagnosis and
treatment through long-term follow-up, IMPAC provides a
comprehensive oncology management solution that helps improve
overall communication, process efficiency, and quality patient
care.
IMPAC is part of the Elekta Group, providing oncologists,
radiation therapists, neurosurgeons and many other medical
specialists with state of the art tools to fight serious
disease.
Elekta’s systems and solutions are used in more than 4,500
hospitals around the world. Clinical and information management
solutions include, among others, Leksell Gamma Knife® for
non-invasive treatment of brain disorders, Elekta Axesse™ and
Elekta Synergy® for stereotactic and image guided radiation
therapy and radiosurgery as well as the MOSAIQ™ suite of
software for image-enabled EMR and efficient management of
clinical and patient data.
With more than 2,000 employees globally, the corporate
headquarter is located in Stockholm, Sweden and the company is
listed on the Nordic Exchange under the ticker EKTAb. More
information about Elekta can be found at
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