Rogers-Lowell Area News

Highlands Oncology Group Nurse, Shannon Jones, Selected as Top Nurse Practitioner by The International Nurses Association

Shannon Jones, of Highlands Oncology Group, Northwest Arkansas’ leading cancer treatment provider, has been selected as a Top Nurse Practitioner by the International Nurses Association. Jones will be featured in the 2017 edition of Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare.

The International Nurses Association is the fastest growing network of nurses from around the globe and takes pride in delivering its members the platform and competitive edge needed to survive in an ever-changing and complex environment, according to their website. The mission of the group is to honor and bring together outstanding nurses from all specialties and backgrounds.

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced training in diagnosing and treating illness. Nurse practitioners prescribe medications, treat illness and administer physical exams.

In 2017, there will be an estimated 1,688,780 new cancer cases diagnosed and 600,920 cancer deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. As the leading cancer treatment and research facility in Northwest Arkansas, Highlands Oncology Group is dedicated to the advancement of cancer treatment and to providing patients with the best possible care and results.

Highlands Oncology Group is a state-of-the-art facility, with a world-class team of specialists, that is committed to providing premier cancer treatment and to enhancing the quality of life of patients and their loved ones. Highlands Oncology group provides this in a friendly, comfortable environment conveniently located in Northwest Arkansas. Highlands offers the latest technology of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapies, on-site labs, a pharmacy and an infusion center. They also offer access to clinical trials, multidisciplinary clinics and support groups. Highlands Oncology Group is helping patients win the battle against cancer, every day!