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(Memphis, TN)—November 2, 2016 — A new initiative to help get current and former smokers screened for lung cancer is launching locally in Memphis. The local program is part of a three-year project overseen by the American Cancer Society, Christ Community Health Services, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), and West Cancer Center to develop… Read more »
QOPI Certification Program recognizes nation’s leading cancer institutions dedicated to highest quality care MEMPHIS, TENN., October 12, 2016 – West Cancer Center has received reaccreditation by the QOPI Certification Program (QCP™), an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). QCP builds on ASCO’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) and provides a three-year certification… Read more »
Study cites significant decrease, however, in the disparity in Memphis, Philadelphia and Boston markets over the study period NEW YORK, NY – October 3, 2016 – Today, the Avon Foundation for Women released a new study on the Black:White disparities in breast cancer mortality in the 50 largest cities in the United States between 2005 and… Read more »
MEMPHIS, TENN., September 15, 2016 – West Cancer Center announced today that its Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program has received accreditation for both autologous and allogenic transplantation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). Acknowledged in the industry as the threshold for excellence in cellular therapy, including bone marrow or cord… Read more »
New collaboration to publicize advances in cancer research and treatment PLAINSBORO, N.J. (August 10, 2016) – OncLive® welcomes West Cancer Center,the Mid-South’s leading cancer treatment and research organization, to its Strategic Alliance Partnership program. In the new partnership, OncLive’s editorial and marketing teams will publicize important news and announcements from West Cancer Center. Founded in… Read more »
CMS Oncology Care Model attracts almost twice the expected number of physician group practices MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 30, 2016: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it has selected West Cancer Center as one of nearly 200 physician group practices and 17 health insurance companies to participate in a care delivery model… Read more »
West Cancer Center and the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation announced today a fundraising partnership teaming the annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness 5K Teal Run and Walk to join in the West Fight On Cycle, Run, Walk event on September 17 at Shelby Farms Park. “We are looking forward to joining forces with West Cancer Center and… Read more »
The partnership between Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Corp. and the West Cancer Center has taken another step forward. The Methodist Breast Center and The West Clinic Comprehensive Breast Center have officially consolidated into the Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center. The merger was set in motion in September of last year, after Jack and Betty Moore… Read more »
The Methodist Breast Center and The West Clinic Comprehensive Breast Center are now the Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center. The new Breast Center consolidates the services of the previously separate Methodist Breast Center and The West Clinic Comprehensive Breast Center into an integrated program for the complete management of breast health and wellness. “This partnership… Read more »
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – March 15, 2016 — West Cancer Center, the Mid-South’s leading cancer treatment organization recently named Candace Wilder as Chief Operating Officer. Wilder previously served as Vice President of Operations for West Cancer Center. “The decision to promote Candace to COO is part of our strategic growth plan,” said Erich Mounce West Cancer… Read more »