Kathy Dittmar

Often referred to as a visionary leader, dedicated to quality, with an inclusive team approach for efficient daily functioning of oncology services and operations.

Development of the first Catholic Health Indicatives breast center to achieve the designation as a Center of Excellence, with triple certifications.

Collaboration with key stakeholders of ambulatory oncology service line has proven to improve communication and builds team strength for adherence to regulatory standards.

Streamlined intake process for physician referral orders with a scale of urgency for scheduling.

Budgeted the first Oncology Nurse Navigator for CHI Memorial, and within two years justified additional navigators based on the patient's reduced stress level during treatment and into survivorship.

CHI Memorial: Mary Ellen Locher Breast Center

Outreach Program:

Obtained funds from National Consortium of Breast Centers, Susan G. Komen Foundation and donors to purchase and launch the first mobile mammography program screening women for cancer in outlaying Tennessee areas.

Proactively gained funds for the breast and cervical screening, diagnostic procedures and treatment if necessary, by enrolling uninsured women in the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program.

As Director of Women's Services, Hawaii Pacific Health, primary accomplishments include coordinating the moving sequences of closing the original hospital based center, and opening the new facility with minimal interruption of services. Expanded women's services to include a patient library, enhancing patient experience with hiring the first nurse navigator to guide women along their cancer journey, including coordination of care plans; achieving NQMBC Center of Excellence status, and initiated the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers accreditation.