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JNCCN Honored with APEX Award for Publication Excellence
SUDBURY, MA, August 6, 2003 – JNCCN, the newly-launched journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), was recently presented with the APEX Award for Publication Excellence in the New Magazines and Journals subcategory of the Journals division.
Clayton Jones, CEO of Jones and Bartlett, said, “This award recognizes the outstanding achievement that publication of the JNCCN represents, both in terms of scholarly publishing in general, and the NCCN’s pre-eminent role in the advancement of patient care in cancer. It has been a privilege for J&B to collaborate with the superb staff at NCCN, under the visionary leadership of Bill McGivney, to produce this important new journal. We look forward to continuing and expanding the partnership for many years.”
“We are proud of JNCCN and the success it has seen,” said William T. McGivney, PhD, NCCN’s Chief Executive Officer. “It is an honor to have the hard work and dedication of our Editor in Chief, Dr. Rodger J. Winn, his editorial staff, and JNCCN authors recognized, as well as that of Jones and Bartlett.”
APEX, the Annual Awards for Publication Excellence Competition, is open to communicators in corporate, nonprofit, and independent settings. According to the award committee, these awards are intended to highlight publications that show “excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the success of the entry… in achieving overall communications effectiveness and excellence.”
JNCCN is one of the most widely circulated peer-reviewed journals in oncology and is dedicated to improving the quality of cancer care by providing the latest information about best clinical practices, oncology outcomes, and new research initiatives. This information is provided through the publication of NCCN`s Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology as well as review articles analyzing recommendations, and health services and clinical research papers pointing to new advances that will become standard practices in the future. Further goals are to address oncology practice for all stages and presentations, to enhance communication among oncology experts in academic and community settings, and to provide a forum for correspondence, and commentary. Published quarterly in 2003, JNCCN will be published on a bimonthly basis starting in 2004.
Jones and Bartlett, an independent, family-owned publisher headquartered in Sudbury, Massachusetts, is the eighth largest college publisher in the United States, publishing text, professional, and reference books and a variety of multimedia and online products. Jones and Bartlett is widely recognized in the fields of mathematics, computer science, life sciences, physical sciences, health education, allied health, medicine, nursing, emergency care, emergency medical services, fire science and criminal justice. For more information, please visit our website at www.jbpub.com.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of 19 of the world`s leading cancer centers, is an authoritative source of information to help patients and health professionals make informed decisions about cancer care. Through the collective expertise of its member institutions, the NCCN develops, updates, and disseminates a complete library of clinical practice guidelines. The NCCN’s complete spectrum of programs emphasizes improving the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of oncology practice. Programs include: Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology, Treatment Guidelines for Patients, Oncology Outcomes Database, Clinical Trials Network, educational conferences and symposia for clinicians, the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and collaborations with managed care organizations. For more information, visit www.nccn.org.
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