Cone Health Cancer Center

06/27/2025

03/19/2025

💙 Cone Health President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mary Jo Cagle, has decided to step down from her role due to a serious family health matter. Her last day at Cone Health will be May 31, 2025.

“It has been a joy and privilege to lead this system. I’m incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished to increase access to care, enhance patient safety and care quality,” Cagle said. “The future is bright as Cone Health leverages new approaches, capabilities and data to make proactive wellness care affordable and accessible for all.”

Cagle is notably the first woman and the first physician to serve as CEO at Cone Health. She led Cone Health through the COVID-19 pandemic and was a driving force in Cone Health becoming part of RisantHealth. Her leadership has been instrumental in prioritizing value-based care and ensuring better health care for all.

Just last week, Cagle was named one of Modern Healthcare’s Leading Women of 2025. She was previously named a Grassroots Champion by the American Hospital Association and one of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives by Modern Healthcare. She was also named one of Triad Business Journal’s C-Suite Award winners and Power Players. Under her leadership, Cone Health has also been named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top hospitals in 2024–2025 as well as a Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access.

Bernard “Bernie” Sherry, who has served as Cone Health’s Interim Chief Operating Officer since December 2024, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer beginning June 1, 2025, following Dr. Cagle’s departure. The new Chief Operating Officer is expected to be named in the weeks ahead.

Cone Health has initiated a nationwide search for the next Cone Health CEO.

🗞️🔗 Read the full news release here:
https://www.conehealth.com/news/news-search/2025-news-releases/cone-health-ceo-announces-decision-to-step-down/

12/03/2024

🎉Today marks a milestone for Cone Health as we officially become part of RisantHealth! 👏 This step accelerates our journey to transform health care and deliver even greater value to the communities we serve.

Together, we’re creating a stronger, healthier future for all. 💙

10/14/2024

Learn about breast health and cancer prevention in this 2YWB segment with Lindsey Causey, DNP, with Cone Health Cancer Center at Wesley Long Hospital.Follow ...

07/15/2023

A new stainless-steel sculpture shimmers in the Cone Health Cancer Center at Wesley Long Hospital Healing Gardens. The 12 ft. tree was created by Greensboro artist and cancer survivor Lawrence Feir in memory of Dr. Bill Bowman.

When Dr. Bowman died unexpectedly in 2021, 87 family and friends donated money for a memorial. Since Bowman spent every Thursday at the healing garden. there was little doubt where the memorial should go.

Feir is a cancer survivor who wanted to express his thanks for the care and compassion of staff. Between chemotherapy and radiation treatments in 2018, he found refuge in the tranquil gardens, sketching trees.

"I wanted to give back to all the doctors, nurses and patients who supported me through a very difficult time. They saved my life,” says Feir. “It was an honor to be selected to create a sculpture in memory of Dr. Bowman.”

Gay Bowman is thrilled with the result honoring her late husband who was a prominent Greensboro surgeon for 30 years. To Gay, the windswept, plasma cut branches carry a necessary reminder of not to stop when times get tough — but to move through them. “That was hard,” says Gay reflecting on the loss of Bill. “That’s what we want for the patients and families, to find hope, peace and tranquility, and to move forward.”

Read more: https://bddy.me/3Dg0cEw

03/14/2023

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Do you know the risk factors, screening recommendations and steps to reduce your risk? Join Raj Gupta, MD, with LeBauer Gastroenterology, a member of Cone Health Medical Group, as he reviews what you should know about colon cancer.

03/01/2023

March is ! Screenings can find colorectal cancer early, when it is most treatable. When should you start screenings? What kinds of screenings are there? Learn more in this guide.

Screenings can find colorectal cancer early, when it is most treatable. People at average risk should start screenings at age 45. Common types of screenings include stool screenings and colonoscopies.

12/21/2022

Welcome to Winter! These cute little snowflake gifts are made by community volunteers for new families at the Women's & Children's Center at Moses Cone Hospital. With today being the first day of winter, it’s only appropriate that our newest arrivals would don these stylish snowflake outfits. ❄️

11/22/2022

Although smoking is a well-known risk factor for lung cancer, it's important to know that non-smokers can still be at risk. In this 2 Your Well-Being discussion, learn about lung cancer from Mohamed K. Mohamed, MD, thoracic medical oncologist with Cone Health Cancer Center, and listen to two women's important stories.