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NHRMC Designated As a Teaching Hospital Cancer Program
11/25/2008
New Hanover Regional Medical Center's oncology program has been approved, with commendation, by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer as a designated Teaching Hospital Cancer Program. Only 25% of hospitals in the U.S. receive this designation.

Patients receiving care at NHRMC, a Commission on Cancer approved hospital, will have access to quality care close to home with modern services and equipment, a multi-specialty team approach to treatment options, information about ongoing clinical trials, education and support.

Recognition as a Teaching Hospital Cancer Program is achieved by maintaining the standards set by the Commission on Cancer to provide the best in diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The cancer program participates in a rigorous evaluation process every three years to maintain their status The focus of the evaluation included the oncology program's staff, technology, treatment protocols, including ongoing clinical trials, cancer registry, outcomes data, and patient support services. The multiple, site-specific cancer conferences were one of the areas evaluated. Most cancer patients at NHRMC have their case reviewed by this multi-specialty team who determines the best treatment options available depending on the patients' cancer type. The members include medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, surgeons, radiologists and pathologists.

The Zimmer Cancer Center, located on the main campus of NHRMC, opened in 2000 and was designed by teams of physicians, cancer patients, nurses and administrators. It is the only community cancer center in Southeastern North Carolina dedicated solely to the diagnosis, treatment and support of people with cancer. It houses outpatient services, including chemotherapy, infusion therapy and radiation therapies. It also hosts NHRMC's clinical trials program, giving local residents a chance to participate in national treatment studies. Clinic services are available for medical, surgical, breast and oncological cancer diagnosis and follow-up care.

NHRMC was first approved as a Teaching Cancer Hospital Cancer program in 2002. Re-accreditation is required every three years.

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