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Scripps Health Listed Among ‘100 Great Oncology Programs’ Becker’s Hospital Review magazine names leading cancer programs in United States SAN DIEGO – Becker’s Hospital Review magazine has listed Scripps Health among the nation’s “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” in its recently released compilation of leading cancer care providers in the United States. According to the health care industry trade publication, organizations included on the 2014 list are “leading the way in terms of quality of patient care, patient outcomes and research.” Becker’s noted Scripps’ advanced technology and integrated network of cancer care <http://www.scripps.org/services/cancer-care> , which consistently provides the highest quality of patient care across the Scripps Health system. “This recognition reflects the exceptional care being delivered to cancer patients at Scripps,” said Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder. “Our patients have access to an outstanding team of highly experienced physicians and nurses, the latest technology, clinical trials and rehabilitation and support services, all organized in a coordinated system of care to benefit our patients.” Integrated cancer care Scripps Health provides comprehensive cancer care at its five hospital campuses and various Scripps outpatient locations, under a coordinated network program called Scripps Cancer Care. Scripps was the first health system in California to earn network accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, a designation it has retained since 2008. Comprehensive, advanced technology Scripps offers a wide range of advanced cancer treatment technologies and programs. It recently opened two regional cancer care facilities: the Scripps Proton Therapy Center <http://www.scripps.org/services/cancer-care__proton-therapy> in Mira Mesa and the Scripps Radiation Therapy Center <http://www.scripps.org/locations/specialty-centers__scripps-radiation-therapy-center> in La Jolla. It also offers specialized breast care centers across the region; the San Diego Gamma Knife Center <http://www.scripps.org/services/neurosciences__gamma-knife-stereotactic-radiosurgery> at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla; minimally invasive surgery <http://www.scripps.org/services/surgery__minimally-invasive-robotic-surgery> ; and the region’s first blood and marrow transplantation program <http://www.scripps.org/services/transplant-services__blood-and-marrow-transplant> , where patient survival rates have doubled since its founding in 1980. With more than 300 affiliated physicians, Scripps Cancer Care seeks to provide the best possible treatment and leading-edge research trials for patients by coordinating medical expertise in the areas of clinical cancer care, community outreach and clinical, translational and basic research. ABOUT SCRIPPS HEALTH Founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Health is a nonprofit integrated health system based in San Diego, Calif. Scripps treats a half-million patients annually through the dedication of 2,600 affiliated physicians and 13,750 employees among its five acute-care hospital campuses, hospice and home health care services, and an ambulatory care network of physician offices and 25 outpatient centers and clinics. Recognized as a leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, Scripps is also at the forefront of clinical research, genomic medicine and wireless health care. With three highly respected graduate medical education programs, Scripps is a longstanding member of the Association of American Medical Colleges. In 2014, Truven Health Analytics named Scripps one of the top five large health systems in the nation for the third year, and Scripps hospitals are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s best. Scripps is regularly recognized by Fortune, Working Mother magazine and AARP as one of the best places in the nation to work. More information can be found at www.scripps.org <http://www.scripps.org/> .
Scripps Health Listed Among ‘100 Great Oncology Programs’
Becker’s Hospital Review magazine names leading cancer programs in United States
SAN DIEGO – Becker’s Hospital Review magazine has listed Scripps Health among the nation’s “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” in its recently released compilation of leading cancer care providers in the United States.
According to the health care industry trade publication, organizations included on the 2014 list are “leading the way in terms of quality of patient care, patient outcomes and research.” Becker’s noted Scripps’ advanced technology and integrated network of cancer care <http://www.scripps.org/services/cancer-care> , which consistently provides the highest quality of patient care across the Scripps Health system.
“This recognition reflects the exceptional care being delivered to cancer patients at Scripps,” said Scripps Health President and CEO Chris Van Gorder. “Our patients have access to an outstanding team of highly experienced physicians and nurses, the latest technology, clinical trials and rehabilitation and support services, all organized in a coordinated system of care to benefit our patients.”
Integrated cancer care
Scripps Health provides comprehensive cancer care at its five hospital campuses and various Scripps outpatient locations, under a coordinated network program called Scripps Cancer Care. Scripps was the first health system in California to earn network accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, a designation it has retained since 2008.
Comprehensive, advanced technology
Scripps offers a wide range of advanced cancer treatment technologies and programs. It recently opened two regional cancer care facilities: the Scripps Proton Therapy Center <http://www.scripps.org/services/cancer-care__proton-therapy> in Mira Mesa and the Scripps Radiation Therapy Center <http://www.scripps.org/locations/specialty-centers__scripps-radiation-therapy-center> in La Jolla. It also offers specialized breast care centers across the region; the San Diego Gamma Knife Center <http://www.scripps.org/services/neurosciences__gamma-knife-stereotactic-radiosurgery> at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla; minimally invasive surgery <http://www.scripps.org/services/surgery__minimally-invasive-robotic-surgery> ; and the region’s first blood and marrow transplantation program <http://www.scripps.org/services/transplant-services__blood-and-marrow-transplant> , where patient survival rates have doubled since its founding in 1980.
With more than 300 affiliated physicians, Scripps Cancer Care seeks to provide the best possible treatment and leading-edge research trials for patients by coordinating medical expertise in the areas of clinical cancer care, community outreach and clinical, translational and basic research.
ABOUT SCRIPPS HEALTH
Founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Health is a nonprofit integrated health system based in San Diego, Calif. Scripps treats a half-million patients annually through the dedication of 2,600 affiliated physicians and 13,750 employees among its five acute-care hospital campuses, hospice and home health care services, and an ambulatory care network of physician offices and 25 outpatient centers and clinics.
Recognized as a leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, Scripps is also at the forefront of clinical research, genomic medicine and wireless health care. With three highly respected graduate medical education programs, Scripps is a longstanding member of the Association of American Medical Colleges. In 2014, Truven Health Analytics named Scripps one of the top five large health systems in the nation for the third year, and Scripps hospitals are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s best. Scripps is regularly recognized by Fortune, Working Mother magazine and AARP as one of the best places in the nation to work. More information can be found at www.scripps.org <http://www.scripps.org/> .