AONN+ Awards First CATCHs of the Year Awards at Annual 2023

AONN+ Blog published on December 4, 2023 in CATCH Initiative

Throughout 2023, AONN+’s CATCH Initiative has brought to light the many ways in which navigators are intervening within their own organizations to influence positive outcomes. We had the opportunity at this year’s Annual Conference to celebrate two navigators whose CATCHs truly exemplified the value and efficiency of our profession. Please join us in congratulating Laura Kaminski and Cynthia Shechter!

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