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MCI named Best Places to Work

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Moncrief Cancer Institute named among Best Places to Work

FORT WORTH – January 8 – Fort Worth Business has named Moncrief Cancer Institute as a “Best Places to Work” finalist among nonprofit organizations in the area.  

“Organizations that can inspire and motivate their employees will reap rewards not just for their company and their workers, but for the community as a whole,” said Richard Conner, chairman of DRC Media, owner of Fort Worth Business. “We are proud to honor these select organizations as Best Places to Work for 2015.”

“I’M MORE ACTIVE THAN I’VE EVER BEEN.”

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Survivor Story: Desiree Lipscomb

When Desiree Lipscomb, a Hood County math teacher, discovered that her breast cancer had recurred, she decided to get healthy – and stay healthy. She enrolled in free exercise classes, and takes advantage of them when the Mobile Cancer Clinic visits Granbury.

Lisa Ross, the fitness expert for the clinic, developed a fitness program that fit Desiree’s level and limitations. “I’m more active than I’ve ever been,” Desiree said.

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A new Moncrief gift of care, and caring

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram: The Moncrief oil family’s latest generous gift to the University of Texas is also a great gift to Fort Worth. With $25 million from W.A. “Tex” Moncrief Jr., the system’s UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas will add a second medical complex, this one in the emerging South Main Street business district of south Fort Worth. Read More>>

$25 million gift creates new UT Southwestern Monty and Tex Moncrief Medical Center at Fort Worth to serve area

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Fort Worth will soon have a new world-class outpatient facility, bringing UT Southwestern's specialty physicians closer to home for people who live in Tarrant and surrounding counties.

“I WAS GOING TO DO WHATEVER I COULD.”

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Survivor Story: Linda Elsenbaumer

When Linda Elsenbaumer’s sister died after battling breast cancer, Linda decided to get genetic testing. She believed she was at risk because her grandmother had also died of breast cancer.

Linda made an appointment with Sara Pirzadeh-Miller, a certified genetic counselor at Moncrief Cancer Institute, to review her risk of breast cancer and discuss her family’s medical history. Sara carefully explained the factors surrounding testing and gave Linda her options.

“THE FACILITY ON WHEELS IS AWESOME.”

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Survivor story: Karen Schrepel

A former schoolteacher, Karen Schrepel now devotes her time to helping disabled children through therapeutic horseback riding. While recovering from cancer, Karen experienced significant pain, and struggled to get back to normal. She soon discovered Moncrief Cancer Institute could help her through exercise and nutrition programs.

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