Mission Cancer + Blood

We are in a non-stop battle with PBMs on behalf of our patients and our practice. When a physician writes a prescription, it often goes into a black box called a PBM, and our teams are fighting every step of the way for them to simply provide the script as ordered. Congress needs to act!

We are pleased to report that Mission Cancer + Blood's Medically Integrated Pharmacy achieved accreditation through the NCODA Center of Excellence! This accreditation demonstrates Mission's commitment to providing the highest levels of quality care to our patients. Not only did we meet the NCODA accreditation standards based on the ASCO/NCODA Patient-Centered Standards for Medically Integrated Dispensing, but we demonstrated that we are committed to pursuing excellence. Congratulations to our pharmacy team for this well-deserved recognition!

We are proud to announce that Dr. Tara Graff has been named The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Heartland Visionary 🩸❤️💪   “I accepted this nomination as I feel my mission fits right into the scope of the vision for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Visionary of the Year campaign. I am passionate about research and have a relentless dedication to my patients and providing them with the best, most cutting-edge care. While my love and passion are non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma including CLL, I want to bring the best cancer care to all patients. I want patients to be able to stay local and not have to travel by bringing them clinical trials here in Des Moines.”

At Mission Cancer + Blood, we are proud to offer patients an environment that is cutting-edge, collaborative and provides a multidisciplinary, team approach to cancer care. #MissionCancer

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tara Graff has been named an Oncology Icon by Targeted Oncology! This esteemed initiative celebrates oncology clinicians who have made significant contributions in a community setting. It is designed to recognize their exceptional achievements, dedication and impact on patient care. Through their unwavering commitment, these Oncology Icons have played a vital role in transforming the industry and improving outcomes for patients nationwide. Each nominee was assessed based on their notable achievements, innovative research and contributions to clinical practice. Tara Graff, D.O., specializes in oncology and hematology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Graff completed her medical education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida, and her residency and fellowship training at Medical College of Wisconsin at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital. With a strong focus on research and publication, Graff has led multiple clinical research projects and has contributed to numerous original articles in the fields of oncology and hematology. She holds certifications in internal medicine and medical oncology. “Research fuels me and because of that fuel I am energized and highly motivated to offer my patients the best, most advanced care possible,” Graff said. Read Dr. Graff’s full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gBh8DrwZ Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tara Graff on this incredible recognition!

Dr. Amy Hughes graduated magna cum laude from Albion College with a degree in psychology. She received her medical training at Des Moines University, followed by an internal medicine residency at Iowa Health Systems in Des Moines and a fellowship at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She joined Mission Cancer + Blood in 2012. Dr. Hughes provides care at John Stoddard Cancer Center and Clarke County Hospital. #medicine #oncology