St. Rose Hospital Cancer Program Earns National Recognition
Hayward, CA, July 23, 2009 --(PR.com)-- St. Rose Hospital Cancer Program has received a Certificate of Approval, with Commendation, from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. “Commendation” indicates that St. Rose excels in one or more of the Commission’s 36 evaluation standards.
Granted to healthcare facilities that demonstrate state-of-the-art services and equipment, this certification is only given to facilities already accredited by a recognized authority, such as The Joint Commission. Receiving care at a Commission on Cancer approved cancer program ensures that patients have access to a multi-specialty team approach to care and that the hospital has ongoing monitoring and quality improvement initiatives in place.
“We are very proud of this accomplishment, which demonstrates the hospital’s longstanding commitment to providing excellence in cancer care,” said Michael Mahoney, President and CEO of St. Rose Hospital. “It is fortunate that our patients have access to specialists and the highest level of expertise in cancer care, right here in our community,” adds Mahoney.
The Cancer Committee was established in 1987 to guide the cancer program at St. Rose. “The administration has been very supportive of the program and we have a dedicated Cancer Registry staff," states Dr. Ricardo Da Roza, St. Rose oncologist and Chair of Cancer Committee. He credits this achievement to the multi-disciplinary approach that gives best treatment options and information access to patients, adding "we have an excellent group of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and surgeons on staff who are active in the Cancer Committee and contribute to lively and interesting cancer discussions.”
Only 25 percent of hospitals in the United States have cancer programs that receive approval by the CoC. Once approved, certified cancer programs continue to undergo a rigorous evaluation process and performance review to ensure they conform to set standards.
About St. Rose Hospital
Established in 1962, St. Rose Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit, community hospital governed by a local Board of Trustees. With 163 licensed beds, over 1000 employees and 300 physicians, St. Rose provides a comprehensive array of inpatient and outpatient services including 24-hour Emergency services, medical, surgical and rehabilitative services, a skilled nursing facility, family birthing center and community outreach programs at the Silva Pediatric Clinic. St. Rose has made an investment in the community to improve cardiovascular health and is designated as a Cardiac Receiving Center for Alameda County to provide emergency angioplasty and life saving non-invasive procedures to diagnose and treat heart attacks.
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Granted to healthcare facilities that demonstrate state-of-the-art services and equipment, this certification is only given to facilities already accredited by a recognized authority, such as The Joint Commission. Receiving care at a Commission on Cancer approved cancer program ensures that patients have access to a multi-specialty team approach to care and that the hospital has ongoing monitoring and quality improvement initiatives in place.
“We are very proud of this accomplishment, which demonstrates the hospital’s longstanding commitment to providing excellence in cancer care,” said Michael Mahoney, President and CEO of St. Rose Hospital. “It is fortunate that our patients have access to specialists and the highest level of expertise in cancer care, right here in our community,” adds Mahoney.
The Cancer Committee was established in 1987 to guide the cancer program at St. Rose. “The administration has been very supportive of the program and we have a dedicated Cancer Registry staff," states Dr. Ricardo Da Roza, St. Rose oncologist and Chair of Cancer Committee. He credits this achievement to the multi-disciplinary approach that gives best treatment options and information access to patients, adding "we have an excellent group of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and surgeons on staff who are active in the Cancer Committee and contribute to lively and interesting cancer discussions.”
Only 25 percent of hospitals in the United States have cancer programs that receive approval by the CoC. Once approved, certified cancer programs continue to undergo a rigorous evaluation process and performance review to ensure they conform to set standards.
About St. Rose Hospital
Established in 1962, St. Rose Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit, community hospital governed by a local Board of Trustees. With 163 licensed beds, over 1000 employees and 300 physicians, St. Rose provides a comprehensive array of inpatient and outpatient services including 24-hour Emergency services, medical, surgical and rehabilitative services, a skilled nursing facility, family birthing center and community outreach programs at the Silva Pediatric Clinic. St. Rose has made an investment in the community to improve cardiovascular health and is designated as a Cardiac Receiving Center for Alameda County to provide emergency angioplasty and life saving non-invasive procedures to diagnose and treat heart attacks.
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strosehospital.org
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