Dr. Kay Gaehle, associate professor in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing, has been elected to serve as the second vice-president of the Illinois Division Board of the American Cancer Society.
“I have been interested in cancer support efforts for a long time, between experiencing it on a personal level with my mother, and also working with cancer patients in my nursing practice,” said Gaehle. “In my new position, I am eager to help make decisions and work toward the betterment of our division and the programs we host. Our ultimate goal is to play a vital role in serving the cancer patients in our area.”
As second vice-president, Gaehle is responsible for running the division in the circumstance that the president and vice-president are unable to do so. She also will continue to play an integral role in the advancement of the division.
Gaehle has been working with the American Cancer Society for seven years. She began serving on the Metro-East board of directors. For the past four years, she has served on the Illinois Division Board. In addition, she has served as the faculty chair for the SIUE division of American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer during its inaugural year.
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based organization that is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. The organization is eager to help those with cancer get well, find cures and fight back.