Elizabeth Jane Walker

Clara Mason: Humble Pioneer

Posted by Elizabeth Jane Walker | Oct 30, 2020 | Features | 0

African American nurse Clara Mason was a pioneer as one of the first advanced practice nurses at St. Jude.

The truth about pandemics: 5 questions about COVID-19 and flu

Posted by Elizabeth Jane Walker | Sep 30, 2020 | Features | 0

Where does coronavirus come from? What should we expect during the upcoming flu season? Infectious disease experts dispel myths and talk about COVID-19 and flu.

Searching for John Smith: Out of the Shadows

Posted by Elizabeth Jane Walker | Feb 17, 2020 | Features | 1

The first African American physician at St. Jude agreed to join despite social unrest and a move from California to treat patients and conduct research.

Pediatric otolaryngology: Taking care of ears, noses and throats

Posted by Elizabeth Jane Walker | Sep 13, 2018 | Clinical Care | 1

Many people are surprised to learn that hundreds of children travel to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital each year for otolaryngology services related to cancer and sickle cell disease. Anthony Sheyn, MD, chief of the Division of Otolaryngology in the St. Jude Department of Surgery, says the multidisciplinary otolaryngology team performs more than 100 operations, with about 500-700 outpatient clinic visits annually. Sheyn recently took a break to discuss the hospital’s growing otolaryngology services with St. Jude Progress. St. Jude Progress: What are the top diagnoses you encounter in your practice at St. Jude? Tony Sheyn: I think the...