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Located on the hospital's first f loor, Up s t a t e Ca nc er C ent er a t A ubu r n Community Hospital offers a spectrum of advanced diagnostic and treatment resources delivered by board-certified physicians and nurses with extensive experience in hematology and oncology. "We're very excited about bringing all of the resources of Upstate and an academic medical center to Auburn," says David B. Duggan, MD, Professor of Medicine at Upstate Cancer Center and Medical Director of Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn Community Hospital. "The physicians we work with are highly trained and have many years of specialized training." The skilled nursing staff at Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn is trained to administer a variety of treatments, includ- ing chemotherapy and infusion regimens, implementing plans designed by specialists and tailored to each individual patient. In the event that consultations or procedures are not available at the Auburn location, patients will have priority access to the facility in Syracuse. In either location, patients can expect a multidisciplinary case review by a team of experts. " B r i n g i n g t h e Up s t a t e t e a m t o Auburn provides that team approach to cancer care that all patients want," says Christina Sherma n, R N, Director of Auburn Community Hospita l Cancer Services, Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn Community Hospital. "We want second opinions. We want to know what other doctors think. These are doctors who are world-class in their fields of expertise. This practice is built with the patient in mind." As a resident of Auburn and a longtime member of the Upstate Cancer Center team in Syracuse, Sherman was a strong proponent of the collaboration with ACH. "Auburn was an underserved area in terms of cancer services, and I was seeing patients from my community drive to Syracuse for the expertise that they needed," Sherman says. "The Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn offers local options from a multidisciplinary team in a familiar and intimate setting. Dr. Duggan grew up in Auburn, and his expertise in the field is unmatched." In addition to cancer treatments, Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn provides on-site pharmacy and phlebotomy services to streamline the delivery of medications and lab results. DEDICATED TO CORE VALUES In every area of expertise, clinicians, nurses and administrators at Auburn Community Hospital deliver service in accordance with four key principles. Clinicians who refer patients to ACH can count on: + Collaboration. Each individual on the ACH team works together with patients, external partners and one another to enhance health and well-being through- out the community. + Accountability. The ACH staff takes personal responsibility for individual and team performance. + Respect. Treating patients, families, co-workers and other members of the community with consideration, dignity and sensitivity is a priority for ACH. + Excellence. Adhering to the highest standards when delivering clinical care and overall service as well as continu- ously enhancing knowledge and skills is of pa ra mount impor ta nce to the ACH team. "Not only do we take care of you and your family when you have health issues, but we are also the largest employer in the area and with that comes a significant responsibility. Auburn Community Hospital generates more than 1,200 jobs in this community and helps maintain and improve our quality of life in this beautiful region of New York State," Scott Berlucchi stated. To learn more, visit auburnhospital.org. n Answering the Virtual Call During the COVID-19 Pandemic ONE OF THE most critical ways Auburn Community Hospital has been a leader in meeting the needs of the community during recent months is by rapidly enhancing telehealth capabilities for 90% of affiliated healthcare providers. The adoption of telehealth at ACH has been led by Paul Fu, MD, neurologist and Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Initially intended to offer choices for rural patients in need of routine appointments, the telehealth options were made available to any patients who would prefer to have consultations at home during the pandemic. Auburn-based software development and services company Medent provides the telehealth options to ACH, and the process is seamless for clinicians and patients alike. Once a patient schedules his appointment, he receives a link through either an email or text message. When the appointment time arrives, the patient may open the link on a computer, smartphone or tablet and virtually connect with the provider. Examination Room Infusion Room Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn Community Hospital M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S C E N T R A l N E W Y O R K ■ 2 0 2 0 1 5