On August 4, 2020, Messino Cancer Centers (MCC), a partner practice of American Oncology Network, LLC (AON), announced that medical oncologist and the 2011-2014 member of the North Carolina Oncology Association (NCOA) Board of Directors Michael Messino, MD, received North Carolina’s highest award for state service granted by the Office of the Governor. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is an honor granted by the State of North Carolina to individuals who have shown extraordinary service to the state. Senator Terry Van Duyn presented the award to Dr. Messino on July 31, 2020.
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