Nancy Ehmke, RN, MN, AOCN, Oncology Advanced
Practice Nurse
Providing care is a privilege. Nancy Ehmke is honored
to spend her days working with cancer patients. “They have
a lot to teach all of us,” says Nancy, now in her 27th year
of nursing at Parkview. Learn about Nancy’s role educating
newly diagnosed patients on what to expect.
Lynn Gerig, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, Patient Navigator
Helping cancer patients find their way. A cancer diagnosis
can be overwhelming. But fortunately, at Parkview, there
are people like Lynn Gerig who help patients find their
footing again. As a patient navigator, Lynn connects them
with resources, offers tips and advice, and serves as a
caring advocate.
Gail Keuneke, RN, BSN, CCM, HIA, Patient Navigator
A true patient champion. When Gail Keuneke meets
with a newly diagnosed cancer patient, she can
truly empathize. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma
at age 24, Gail fought back. Learn how she applies her
experiences as patient and nurse in her role as a Parkview
patient navigator.
Donald Urban, MD, Fort Wayne Urology
The “best of both worlds” at Parkview. When urologist
Donald Urban, MD, left a university hospital for
Fort Wayne’s Parkview in 2007, he was pleasantly
surprised by what he found – a relaxed, patient-friendly
environment and the latest in cancer technology. Learn
why Dr. Urban feels the da Vinci® Surgical System
robot provides an excellent treatment option for his
prostate cancer patients.
da Vinci® Surgical System is a registered trademark of Intuitive
Surgical, Inc. CyberKnife® is a registered trademark of
Accuray Incorporated.