Southern Cancer Center Patient Newsletter

ANCHOR NEWS APRIL-JUNE 2016

THE GROWTH OF ANCHOR CROSS CANCER FOUNDATION Greetings! Spring has arrived and Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation is excited for what lies ahead with the

change of season. Two programs coming to fruition this spring are the completion of the Tom Wells Garden of

Life and the introduction of the Planters for Hope project, both in Daphne.

The Garden of Life is now offering naming opportunities for

pavers, plaques and benches to create a lasting memorial for

loved ones, while also raising funds in support of our mission to

help patients with cancer in our community. Our new Planters

for Hope project will allow patients an opportunity to plant a

flower either matching the color of their cancer ribbon or simply

honoring a member of SCC’s staff for the compassionate care

they received. These flowers will then be planted in the Tom

Wells Garden of Life.

Also new this spring is the launch of ACCF’s website! Please check it out at www.anchorcrossfoundation.org. It

will promote and define all of the Foundation’s news, events, campaigns and projects, plus different ways you can

donate. And remember 100% of every dollar we raise stays in our local community and helps us continue to pro-

vide support for patients.

ACCF is growing and constantly trying to improve and innovate in order to help provide hope and assistance to

as many patients as possible. THANK YOU to our SCC patients, staff and community for your support of ACCF

and stay tuned for more as we really get things rolling!

REFILLING PRESCRIPTIONS AT COASTAL PHARMACY In a continuous effort to make things easier for our patients, Coastal

Pharmacy has a new way for patients to request refills. Below are the

quick and easy steps to follow. If you have any questions regarding this

refill process, please let us know!

1. Simply go to the new Southern Cancer Center website

(www.southerncancercenter.com).

2. Click on ‘Treatments and Services’ at the top.

3. Choose ‘Coastal Pharmacy’ from the drop-down menu.

4. Click the big, blue ‘Request Refill’ button to the right.

5. Information needed for the request:

•Rx Number •Patient Last Name •Patient Phone Number

•Patient Date of Birth • Email (optional)

6. Then click ‘Submit’.

7. A Coastal Pharmacy employee will contact you to confirm

shipment or pick-up.

In February, ACS presented SCC with an

“Appreciation Award” for our efforts in

serving our community, and also presented

Dr. Meshad with a personal award for

“Excellence in Caring for Those with Cancer”.

Pictured with Dr. Meshad is

ACS rep Kathy O’Neill.

The physicians and employees of Southern Cancer Center, P.C. are dedicated to finding and providing

the best care and treatment options for our patients in the communities we serve. We approach caring

for our patients as a team. Taking care of oncology patients is our life’s work and our passion.

Rebirth, New Beginnings and Growth

MEN & WOMEN OF INFLUENCE On January 21st, Dr. Curry McEvoy and nurse Ruth Miller were announced as

selected honorees for the “Top Men & Women of Influence in Baldwin County”

for 2016. They will be honored in April at the American Cancer Society’s Annual

Black Out Cancer Ball.

CHILI COOK-OFF On Saturday, March 5th, SCC traded

in our signature burgundy for yellow

and blue in our Minion Takeover at

ACS’s Chili Cook-Off, where over 70

teams competed. Along with our

theme “We’re One in a Minion”, our

chili placed in the Top 20 overall and

in the Top 5 within our category. A

big THANK YOU to Chef Jimmy!

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT In the March edition of local publication, Spring Hill Magazine, Southern

Cancer Center was a featured business spotlighted in the issue. The article

boasted about our wonderful practice and our passionate physicians.

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL During the weekend of March 11th-13th, SCC was a Rest Area Spon-

sor of the 64th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Fairhope.

The three-day event attracted more than 300,000 festival-goers, who

enjoyed art vendors, food trucks, live music and activities for the kids.

Our tent provided shade and picnic table seating, while SCC staff

members passed out free water, huggers and hand sanitizer.

(Pictured are research nurse Kristi Weir and sons.)

SCC in the Community