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BAPHON is the local chapter of the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) serving pediatric hematology and oncology nurses from the Northern California area. Our members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and their families.

Become a BAPHON member

One-year BAPHON membership - $40

Two-year BAPHON membership - $65

Student membership (BSN, MSN)* - $20

* Students must provide proof of current enrollment

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BAPHON NEWS

Newest Merch Addition - Join the Squad!

Help join us in promoting childhood cancer awareness with our newest design in our store. While there, check out some of our other cool BAPHON swag in our Bonfire Store.

We already have a number of exciting designs and strongly encourage you to share any ideas or create your own new designs to add to our new store. All submissions and inquiries can be sent to baphon2012@gmail.com.

Disclaimer: Proceeds will be utilized towards future BAPHON events and opportunities.

UPCOMING BAPHON EVENTS

BAPHON's 11th Annual Million Mile Fundraiser

Team BAPHON is going to be back at it again for our 11th year partnering with Alex's Million Mile throughout the month of September to raise money towards childhood cancer research. We encourage all friends and families to join the cause and help us spread awareness for our special population.

Have any ideas or an interest in planning future events?

Fill out this survey and join our team!
Volunteer Intake Survey

PAST BAPHON EVENTS

Summer CE Dinner (Peninsula)

Topic: Bleeding Disorders

Speaker: Lauren Edelman, MSN, CPNP-PC

When: August 5th, 2025 @7:00PM

Where: Angelicas in Redwood City, CA

BAPHON Annual Symposium 2025

What: Future Frontiers - Advancing our Practice

When: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

Where: Hilton Garden Inn -- Emeryville, CA

Preview of Topics & Speakers:

Tackling High Risk Leukemia: Advancing Cure Rates for Infants with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Tanja Gruber, MD

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

The Comfort Promise at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals:

We promise to do everything to prevent and treat pain. For Every Child. Every Time.

Barbette Murphy, MSN, CPNP & Kristen Beckler, CCLS

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Mission Bay

CAR-T: A New Era in Treating Liquid, Brain, and Solid Tumors

Jennifer Moon, MSN, FNP-C

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

Nursing Overview of the ONITT Study for Recurrent Solid Malignancies

Linda Ritter, RN, CPON

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

The Role of DFMO in the Treatment of High Risk Neuroblastoma

Nicole Elzie-Tuttle

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland

Anticoagulation Challenges in Pediatric Oncology

May Chien, MD

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

Molecular Pathogenesis & Risk Stratification in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Kara L. Davis, DO

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

MORE HEM/ONC EVENTS

https://www.aphon.org/future-conferences/

BAPHON Board

2024 - 2026 Elected Officers

President: Jessica Meyappan, MSN, RN, OCN
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Vice President: Ryan Jann, MSN, CPHON, CPN, CNL
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Treasurer: Morgan Driskill, BSN, RN, CPN
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco
Secretary: Stacy Kawula, MSN, RN, CPHON
Kaiser Permanente Oakland
Sponsor Liaison: Merian Van Eijk, MSN, RN, CPHON
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Membership Chair: Chris Lin, PNP
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Education & Event Planning: Janelle Ho, PNP
Stanford Medicine Children's Health- San Francisco
Social Media Chair: Natalie Alwin, BSN, RN, BMTCN
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Volunteer Coordinator: Courtney Erickson, RN
UC Davis Medical Center