​Longtime volunteer and oncology nurse honored for service to patients.

Jimmie Wells, RN, MSN, OCN, of Jackson, MS, is a longtime ACS volunteer and has 35 years of experience in adult oncology nursing. In addition to being an Oncology Survivorship Navigator and chemotherapy nurse, she also serves as a congregational health nurse, nurse educator/consultant, and the director-at-large for the Central Mississippi Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society. Jimmie volunteers as the Statewide Coalition Chair for the Mississippi Partnership for Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition (MP3C) within the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) who is a key partner with the American Cancer Society. 

In addition to help launching the MSDH Pack Health program, which is a survivorship health coaching program, Jimmie also goes above and beyond to plan and coordinate the See, Test & Treat free mammogram and Pap test screening program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. This unique event helps to expand outreach to patients in underserved communities who may not otherwise seek care.  

Jimmie has been a valuable member of the ACS led Mississippi HPV Roundtable since its inception in February 2020 and serves on the parent and community workgroup. Most recently, she has joined the newly formed and ACS led Mississippi Lung Cancer Roundtable (MSLCRT) and is co-chairing the Survivorship workgroup while also working with the other co-chairs to develop the MSLCRT’s strategic plan for 2023. Jimmie’s strong connections in healthcare, the community and with her patients are immeasurable and she has a huge impact on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship in Mississippi.

Congratulations to Jimmie and many thanks for her commitment to patients with cancer, families and communities.

Award background

The Lane Adams Quality of Life Award is a national distinction reserved for those unique caregivers who lead in their areas of expertise and make a significant impact on patients with cancer, families, and communities. Award winners are chosen each year from the following categories: doctors, nurses, social workers, and others. All winners provide direct care, counsel, and/or service to patients with cancer and their families.