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FE ATURES WELLSPAN HEALTH'S COLLABORATION WITH JOHNS HOPKINS KIMMEL CANCER CENTER EXPANDS OPTIONS FOR LOCAL CANCER PATIENTS 04 WellSpan Health builds on a tradition of high-level cancer care through its collaboration with world-renowned Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, while making the benefits of advanced techniques and technologies available to area patients. WELLSPAN'S NETWORK OF COMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS MAKES CARE READILY ACCESSIBLE 07 WellSpan Hea lth's network of cancer centers oŠers easily accessed, evidence-based diagnosis and treatment, delivered by board-certified oncologists. WELLSPAN CANCER CENTERS: ADVANCED MEDICAL ONCOLOGY THERAPIES 11 A multidisciplinary team, the latest chemotherapeutic and immunotherapeutic agents, and access to cutting-edge clinical trials make WellSpan Cancer Centers a valuable regional asset. A VITAL REFERRAL RESOURCE FOR COMPLEX SURGICAL ONCOLOGY PROCEDURES 13 Surgical resection of certain lesions requires a high level of skill, as well as leading-edge technological capabilities. WellSpan Cancer Centers have the ability to perform these procedures. EXPERT, PERSONALIZED BREAST CANCER CARE, DELIVERED WITH COMPASSION 14 WellSpan Hea lth specia lists provide advanced breast cancer treatments that help patients achieve their goa ls and gain peace of mind. 04 contents ON THE COVER /////// FALL 2017 LIFESAVING SCREENING FOR LUNG CANCER 16 An innovative screening by specia lists at WellSpan Hea lth can significantly improve lung cancer surviva l rates for certain current and former smokers through early detection. CLINICAL TRIALS PROVIDE ADVANCED TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CANCER ACROSS CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA 17 WellSpan Hea lth's highly skilled cancer specia lists and partnerships with other respected institutions deliver the benefits of clinica l tria ls usua lly associated with academic medica l centers. WELLSPAN CANCER CENTERS BRING CUTTING- EDGE RADIATION THERAPIES TO SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA 18 Within its integrated network of community-based cancer centers, WellSpan Hea lth oŠers the full spectrum of radiation therapy services. WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL RECEIVES HIGHEST LEVEL OF STROKE CARE CERTIFICATION 19 WellSpan York Hospital has attained The Joint Commission and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers — the highest possible level of stroke certification. DEPARTMENTS DATA VAULT 10 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 12 07 16