Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast
The Collaborative Cancer Care podcast is dedicated to empowering cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals through education, advocacy, and navigation. Hosted by Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC—oncology nurse practitioner, mental health advocate, and CEO of Collaborative Cancer Care—this podcast provides expert insights, evidence-based strategies, and real-life experiences to support mental and emotional well-being throughout the cancer journey.
Each episode explores critical topics such as stress management, emotional resilience, effective communication in healthcare, and the role of mental health in cancer care. Through expert interviews, advocacy discussions, and actionable guidance, Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast helps listeners navigate the complexities of cancer with knowledge, confidence, and support.
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Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast
NWP: What Are the Benefits of Having a Director of Nurse Wellbeing in Your Organization? Wendy with Crystal Morales, MS, BSN, RN
Crystal Morales is the newly appointed Director of Nurse Wellbeing at MedStar Health. As the wellness director she has the privilege of developing and implementing strategies aimed at improving overall health and wellness including mental, emotional and physical aspects.
Crystal has a strong and extensive background in healthcare management, research, operations and education. Most recently she served as the Senior Director of Education in the MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety. In that role she was the acting Program Director for Georgetown’s Executive Master’s in Clinical Quality, Safety and Leadership program. Prior to that Crystal has held various roles at MedStar where she has skillfully led the development and implementation of system-wide strategies for high reliability and patient safety, including the development and implementation of the Care for the Caregiver program, the Patient Communication Consult Service, and an event review process after adverse events.
Crystal is exceptionally passionate about her work and enjoys making connections and working in diverse teams. She is inspired daily by her three daughters as she observes them overcoming obstacles and navigating this thing, we call life. In her spare time, she loves to travel and try new restaurants and foods.
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