Physicians in the Line-Up
Date: October 26th, 2017
Location: Grayson Stadium
Gates Open: 6:00pm-Dark
Gametime: 7:00pm
Out of the fourteen TurnItPink Events held in our community throughout October the one that was the easiest to recruit for was the 11 positions on the field. The majority of the positions are those who have spent a decade in college are not waiting to be drafted by the MLB or riding their 4 years of eligibility. These are individuals have dedicated more than 30+ years to education, training and mastering a craft that saves lives and in some cases gives people a second chance.
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The community of patients, families, survivors and supporters are all connected in so many unique and special ways. You are not alone in this battle and you are not alone when it comes to looking for answers. The one network that is not singular is the network of professional heroes of medicine and patient advocates are the medical professionals on the field.
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This is event is to celebrate those we consider miracle makers, healers, masters of their craft in a human and vulnerable way. It’s not often we see these doctors and advocates outside of their white coats, sterile instruments and hard cold floors. We reached into the layers of the specializes, practices and human healers to fill our rooster. They will get their hands dirty, their white jerseys grass stained and brow sweaty while kicking for the cause and engaging in a little friendly competition.
JENNIFER YANNUCCI, MD
Low Country Cancer Care Associates P.C.
Hematology/Oncology
Dr. Jennifer Yannucci is the only board-certified female Hematologist/Oncologist in the Savannah area. She has been practicing in Savannah since July of 2006 at Low Country Cancer Care Associates, P.C. Before joining Low Country Cancer Care, she completed her fellowship in Oncology/Hematology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Boston Massachusetts. Dr. Yannucci completed her Internal Medicine residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and is a graduate of the Indiana University Medical School. She is a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame where she graduated Magna cum laude. Dr. Yannucci is a member of ASCO (American society of Clinical Oncology) and ASH (American Society of Hematology); and is a recipient of an ASCO merit award. Dr. Yannucci has a special interest in breast cancer and also treats a variety of tumor types such as lymphoma, leukemia, lung, and colon cancers and specializes in both bleeding and clotting disorders. Dr. Yannucci's hospital privileges include St. Joseph's Candler and Memorial University Medical Center; and are affiliated with the J.C. Lewis Cancer Pavilion, which is a designated NCI (National Cancer Center Institute) Community Cancer Center. She also lectures at Memorial University Medical Center to medical residents.
Education:
University of Notre Dame
Indiana University Medical School
Professional Memberships:
American Board of Internal Medicine
CHARLES USHER, MD
General Surgery Center, LLP
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery / Breast Surgery
Dr. Charles Usher received his bachelor's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and his doctor of medicine degree from Medical College of Georgia. Following that, he did an internship in rotating surgery and a residency in general surgery-both at Memorial Medical Center.
He is currently in private practice at the General Surgery Center and an instructor with the Physician Assistant Program at South University. He also serves as co-chairman of the Breast Multi-Disciplinary Cancer Team and is a member of the Invasive Procedure Review Committee.
Education:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Medical College of Georgia
Professional Memberships:
Georgia Medical Society
American Medical Association
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
American Society of Breast Surgeons
Professional Memberships:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
Jefferson Hand Club
Greater Pittsburgh Plastic Surgical Society
Georgia Medical Society
Lipoplasty Society of North America
Over the past 20 years, Dr. Greco has performed 18,000 operations on both children and adults. He is known nationally for his writings in plastic surgery. Dr Greco is a paid medical consultant and helps guide new medical procedures and implants for companies such as Mentor Corporation, Johnson and Johnson, LifeCell Corporation, Allergan and Obagi Corporation.
Dr. Greco is Board Certified in both General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery.
Education:
Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Thomas Jefferson University
The Hand Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York, New York
RICHARD GRECO, MD
The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery / Plastic Surgeon
JOHN PABLO, MD
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion Radiation
Radiation Oncology
Dr. John Pablo received a bachelor's degree in biology from Tufts University and a doctor of medicine degree from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in radiation oncology at Emory University Hospital.
He is currently the medical director at Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion Radiation Oncology Center including the Bluffton-Hilton Head site. Dr. Pablo has extensive experience with conventional simulation, CT-based simulation, 3-D treatment planning, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and high- and low-dose image-guided radiation therapy. He specializes in prostate brachytherapy and stereotactic body radiosurgery.
Education:
Tufts University
Dartmouth College Medical School
Professional Memberships:
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
American College of Radiation Oncology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
CHRISTA JILLARD, MD
SouthCoast Health
Breast and Endocrine Surgery
Dr. Christa Jillard earned her bachelor's degree from The Pennsylvania State University and her doctor of medicine degree from the Temple University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and a fellowship in endocrine surgery at Duke University.
Dr. Jillard is part of the surgical team at the new Telfair Breast Surgery Center.
Education:
Pennsylvania State University
Temple University School of Medicine
Professional Memberships:
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
American Academy of Surgeons
Southeastern Surgical Society
MARK TAYLOR, MD
Summit Cancer Care, P.C.
Hematology/Oncology
Dr. Mark Taylor received his bachelor's degree in biology from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and his doctor of medicine degree from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Following that, he did an internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of North Carolina.
Dr. Taylor has extensive research experience and is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He is currently in private practice at Summit Cancer Care, P.C.
Education:
Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Professional Memberships:
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
American College of Physicians
American Society of Hematology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology
SUSAN MAHANY, MD
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP)
Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery
Endoscopy, Cosmetic Laser Surgery, Hyperbaric Medicine
Dr. Mahany received a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia, followed by studies at Georgia State University and Emory University. She obtained a doctor of medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where she also did her internship and residency in general surgery.
Currently, she serves as medical director of the Wound and Hyperbaric Center at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion and is the director of surgical services for Select Care LTAC. Prior to those positions she was chief of staff and chairman of the Department of Surgery at Candler Hospital. Dr. Mahany is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Education:
University of Georgia
Georgia State University
Emory University
​Medical College of Georgia
Professional Memberships:
American College of Surgeons - Fellow
American Society of Breast Surgeons
Georgia Medical Society
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
Southern Medical Association
KRISTA ALIFFI
The Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion
RN, BSN, CBPN - Breast cancer patient navigator
Krista has served as the Breast Cancer Navigator for the Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion for the past 9 of her 21 years of nursing practice in Savannah. She received her bachelor’s degree from Armstrong State University and her breast cancer certification from the National Consortium of Breast Centers.
However, she earned her real education after completing her own breast cancer boot camp in 2014 and joined the breast cancer community as a survivor. She remains committed to all those affected by breast cancer by raising awareness about early detection to increase breast cancer survival.
Education:
Armstrong State University
Breast Cancer certification from the
National Consortium of Breast Centers.
Amatuer Kickball Career (AKA):
2008, 2012, 2016 Oylmpics (Captain 2016)
2009, 2011, 2013 American Cup
2010, 2014 Pacific Rim Championships
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In the tradition of a classic baseball game we not leaving anything out. We have invited a celebrity (in our minds) to sing the National Anthem, a special guest to rollout the first pitch, an honorable leader to spearhead the “2nd Inning Stretch”, a LIVE jumbotron on the field commentary, legally blind but qualified umpires and of course Split. Each team will have three catches, one for each inning.
Bring the family, bring a blanket, bring your support and bring your PINK. The intent is to fill the field (infield and outfield) with support, all things PINK and education on Breast Reconstruction. Gates open at 6:00, game starts at 7:00. Wear your PINK, bring your PINK and most importantly your support.
We want to thank the Savannah Bananas for giving us this opportunity to fill the field with support!
Date: October 26th, 2017
Location: Greyson Stadium
Gates Open: 6:00pm-Dark
Gametime: 7:00pm
