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2008 St. Joseph Cancer Program Medical Director Report I am extremely pleased to announce the results of the American College of Surgeon’s Cancer Program Survey. This is an every three years program survey by the ACOS, who is responsible for evaluating the quality of Cancer Programs throughout the United States. Our survey was held in September and consisted of a written application to be reviewed by ACOS staff, as well as an onsite evaluation by an ACOS physician. Based upon this review, St Joseph Hospital’s Cancer Program was approved for a full three-year term as a Comprehensive Cancer Program, and in the 9 possible areas where commendations are possible, the Cancer Program received 8 commendations. This accolade is truly deserved by the hard working Cancer Program staff, Medical Staff and volunteers. Special recognition however needs to go to Shelly Smits, who, as Registrar, and while understaffed, not only prepared the Survey application but, in my mind has done outstanding work over the many years to measure and document quality. Also of note this year has been the enhanced opportunities to accomplish Cancer Program goals and objectives by the merger of Madrona Medical Group with PeaceHealth Medical Group. Both Medical Oncology and the Infusion Center are now more closely aligned with the Cancer Program. In addition, we have welcomed the addition of Dr. William Hall (Radiation Oncology) to the Cancer Program team. Dr. Hall has extensive training in stereotactic radiation, which increases opportunities to provide care locally. Interventional Radiology has added RFA as a localized treatment choice as well. As has been the custom over that past few years, our 2008 Quality Studies are transparently available in our Annual Report and on the Cancer Program webpage. We invite you to take a look at them. In celebration, |
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