Social Services

Our oncology social workers can assist you by providing practical assistance, support, and individual, family and group counseling.

Coping with cancer can be a daunting experience. Illness and treatment may affect family life, functioning at work or school, financial stability or ability to plan for the future.

You and your loved ones may face periods of sadness or anxiety, and your relationships can become strained as you adjust to the ramifications of illness. Feeling "in control" may be a challenge. Our oncology social workers are attuned to these concerns and offer practical and emotional support for handling daily responsibilities, such as caring for children, managing the household, communicating with family, friends and coworkers.

Our licensed oncology social workers are available to help you cope with your concerns and provide you and your loved ones with practical assistance, support, and individual, family and group counseling. In addition, we facilitate support and educational programs and regularly provide referrals to community resources.

Before accessing psychiatric services, you must meet with a social worker if you are a new patient.

To visit with one of our social workers, contact (404) 778-1900 to make an appointment.

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Jim Hankins, MSW, LCSW

Jim Hankins, MSW, LCSW

Director of Patient Support and Social Services
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Mr. Hankins is the Director of Patient Support and Social Services for the Winship Cancer Institute.

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Theresa Hoffman, LCSW, ACM

Theresa Hoffman, LCSW, ACM

Manager of Social Services
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Hoffman leads the social services team at Winship Cancer Institute, and provides clinical social work for patients with hematological malignancies.

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Blythe Argenbright, LMSW

Blythe Argenbright, LMSW

Social Worker, Radiation Oncology
Emory Proton Therapy Center

Ms. Argenbright works with radiation oncology patients who have received proton therapy treatment.

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Rebecca Arnold, LCSW, OSW-C

Rebecca Arnold, LCSW, OSW-C

Social Worker, Medical Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Arnold works with patients of all cancer types providing resource referrals and counseling services.

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Nikita Burke, LCSW

Nikita Burke, LCSW

Social Worker, Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Burke works with Winship's medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology teams to provide psychosocial support to patients

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Asia O. Cage, MSW

Asia O. Cage, MSW

Social Worker, Head and Neck Oncology
Emory Proton Therapy Center

Ms. Cage provides counseling and support services for patients who have received treatment for head and neck cancer.

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Hilary G. Cohen, LCSW, OSW-C

Hilary G. Cohen, LCSW, OSW-C

Social Worker, Radiation Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Cohen works with patients treated for all types of malignancies and disorders that may need consideration for radiation treatment.

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Tiffany Dawkins, LMSW

Tiffany Dawkins, LMSW

Social Worker, Hematological Malignancies
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Dawkins works with patients treated for hematological malignancies.

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Samantha Dyar, LMSW, MBE

Samantha Dyar, LMSW, MBE

Oncology Social Worker
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

As a social worker, Ms. Dyar offers support to medical oncology patients.

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Frank Eady, LMSW

Frank Eady, LMSW

Social Worker, GI/GU Cancer and Surgical Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Mr. Eady assists genitourinary, gastrointestinal and surgical oncology patients.

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Tara Hearn, LMSW

Tara Hearn, LMSW

Social Worker
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Hearn provides clinical social work to patients at various Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University locations.

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Valerie Henderson, MSW

Valerie Henderson, MSW

Social Worker, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

A social worker, Ms. Henderson assists radiation oncology and medical oncology patients.

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Anushka Johnpulle, LCSW, ACM-SW

Anushka Johnpulle, LCSW, ACM-SW

Social Worker
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Johnpulle works throughout Winship's various locations and provides clinical social work to its patients and their families.

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Sandra Karem, LCSW

Sandra Karem, LCSW

Social Worker
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Karem works with patients of all cancer types providing resource referrals and counseling services.

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Emma Kimball, LCSW

Emma Kimball, LCSW

Social Worker, Medical Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Kimball assists patients who have been treated for breast cancer, melanoma or genitourinary cancer.

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Melissa Lester, LCSW

Melissa Lester, LCSW

Social Worker, Radiation Oncology
Emory Proton Therapy Center

A social worker and EFTi Tapping Trainer, Ms. Lester works with radiation oncology patients who have received proton therapy treatment.

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Joy McCall, LCSW, OSW-C

Joy McCall, LCSW, OSW-C

Social Worker, Medical Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

A licensed clinical social worker, Ms. McCall works with the medical oncology teams and their patients.

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Rebecca McConnell, LCSW

Rebecca McConnell, LCSW

Social Worker, Hematology/BMT
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

A licensed clinical social worker, Ms. McConnell supports patients who are cared for by the malignant hematology and stem cell transplant teams at Winship.

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Karen Mellott, LCSW

Karen Mellott, LCSW

Oncology Social Worker
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Mellott provides clinical social work to patients at various Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University locations.

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Kendelle Miller, MSW, LCSW, ACM-SW

Kendelle Miller, MSW, LCSW, ACM-SW

Social Worker, Outpatient Oncology
Emory Decatur Hospital

Ms. Miller works with the medical oncology, hematology and radiation oncology teams to provide clinical social services for patients with cancer.

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Stephanie L. Moody, LMSW

Stephanie L. Moody, LMSW

Oncology Social Worker
Winship at Emory Midtown

As a Winship at Emory Midtown care team member, Mrs. Moody provides counseling and support services for patients with cancer.

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Kharyne Pierre, MSW, LMSW

Kharyne Pierre, MSW, LMSW

Social Worker, Hematological Malignancies
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Pierre works with patients treated for hematological malignancies.

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Tiffany Rockwell, LCSW

Tiffany Rockwell, LCSW

Social Worker, Head and Neck Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Rockwell provides clinical social work for patients treat for head and neck cancer.

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Margaret Sheets, LCSW

Margaret Sheets, LCSW

Social Worker, Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

A licensed clinical social worker, Ms. Sheets works with patients who have received stem cell therapy.

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Destenie Willis, LCSW

Destenie Willis, LCSW

Social Worker, Hematological Malignancies
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Ms. Willis provides support to patients who are treated by the malignant hematology and stem cell transplant teams at Winship.

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