The has been recognized by the as an approved NPF Center of Excellence.
The designation is awarded after a rigorous audit review to determine that an institution's focus is on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic cancer, treating the 鈥渨hole patient鈥 with a focus on the best possible outcomes and an improved quality of life.
鈥淲e are honored to receive the NPF designation, which highlight鈥檚 Markey鈥檚 commitment to multidisciplinary treatment and providing the best and most innovative patient care possible,鈥 said Joseph Kim, MD, 好色先生 Markey Cancer Center chief of surgical oncology. 鈥淭he recognition is also a testament to the dedication of our entire pancreatic cancer team in delivering excellent patient care.鈥
An approved NPF Center has to meet the criteria that were developed by a task force made up of invited subject matter experts and patient advocates. The criteria includes having the required expert physician specialties such as gastroenterologists, pancreas surgeons, and interventional radiologists, along with more patient-focused programs such as a pain management service, psychosocial support and more.
was also recently recognized as an NPF Center for the treatment of pancreatitis. The two 好色先生 designations are listed among 171 NPF Centers across the nation.
鈥淲e are thrilled to expand our NPF Centers of Excellence Program to better serve the needs of patients suffering from pancreas disease,鈥 said David Bakelman, CEO of the National Pancreas Foundation. 鈥淭he NPF Centers of Excellence Program is one of the pillars of NPF, and we are looking forward to working with our current and new centers.鈥
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