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Lana Uhrig
RN, MBA, PhD
Lana Uhrig is the Executive Director of the Cincinnati Cancer Foundation which powers Naples Cancer Advisors and Cincinnati Cancer Advisors. Lana is an accomplished
healthcare executive with extensive experience in healthcare operations, strategic planning and community engagement. She received her Ph.D. in Public Health from
The Ohio State University where her research was focused on oral cancer prevention with the OSU College of Public Health, the James Cancer Hospital, and the department
of Oral Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention. She also holds an MBA and Doctorate of Community Leadership from Franklin University, and a Bachelor’s in nursing from Ohio University.
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Previously, Lana served as the Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer for Emory Healthcare-Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and the Executive Director for
Administration at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field, she has been recognized as a subject matter expert in the development, implementation, and growth of cancer programs and non-profit
start-ups and administration.
Position:
Executive Director - Cincinnati Cancer Foundation
Ph.D.:
The Ohio State University
Master’s Program:
Franklin University
Undergraduate Studies:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ohio University