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++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + ++++++++++++++++++++++++ HOSPITAL ROUNDS +++ +++ What's New at Area Hospitals Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers in Poughkeepsie has dedicated its new, expanded cancer center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The $1 million, 6,500-square- foot facility was funded with $800,000 out of a $4.1 million state HEAL NY grant and $200,000 in donations. The center is located on the first floor of the Medical Arts Pavilion, adjacent to the hospital parking garage. It's accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the American College of Radiology and was the first in the region and fifth in the state awarded a national, three-year accreditation by the American College of Surgeons. The new cancer center offers advanced treatment for all major cancers, includ- ing breast, lung, colon and other digestive tract cancers, prostate, bladder, lymphoma and melanoma. Patients benefit from the collective exper- tise of board-certified and fellowship-trained surgical, radiation and medical oncolo- gists and the specialized skills of certified oncology nurses. David Lundquist, CEO of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, says the accreditation shows the organization's commitment to provide quality health care close to home. "This is one of many indicators that our community does not have to travel to get quality surgical care," says Lundquist. "Congratulations to our excellent physi- cians, nurses, technicians and staff who have worked diligently for this recognition." Joseph Marsicovete, Chief Quality and HR Officer at HealthAlliance, says the accolade was based on achieving 95% or greater in all accountability measures of performance for surgery. For a list of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley's accreditations, visit www.hahv.org/accreditations-awards. Pat Cannizzaro, a Saint Francis Hospital breast cancer patient, addresses the gathering at the dedication/ribbon-cutting ceremony for Saint Francis Hospital's new cancer center. HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley's Benedictine Hospital campus was named one of the nation's "Top Performers on Key Quality Measures" for surgical care by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The hospital was recognized for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care. 18 | Mid Hudson MD NEWS s MDNEWS.COM Orange Regional Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO). Orange Regional Medical Center offers radiation oncology services at the Eleanor T. Snow Radiation Oncology Center located at the Orange Regional Medical Pavilion in Middletown and at the Goshen Patient Services Center in Goshen. The evaluation conducted by ACRO reviews quality and efficiency of patient care as well as appropriateness of radiation therapy equipment, professional performance and staffing levels. Orange Regional Medical Center provides a comprehensive program of radiation oncology services that includes a highly specialized team of board-certified physicians, a physicist, dosimetrist, radiation therapists, nurses, therapy assistants and sup- port staff. The oncology team utilizes a multi- disciplinary approach to patient care, working closely with all related ancillary departments such as physical and occupational therapies, nutrition services and case management. For more information about radiation oncology services at Orange Regional Medical Center, visit www.ormc.org/cancer. Northern Dutchess Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation's "Top Performers on Key Quality Measures" by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Northern Dutchess Hospital is one of 620 hospitals in the U.S. earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustain- ing excellence in accountability measure performance. Northern Dutchess Hospital was recognized for its achievement on the following measure sets: pneumonia and surgical care. The ratings are based on an aggregation of accountability measure data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2011 calendar year. The list of Top Performers has increased by 50% from its debut last year and represents 18% of accredited hospitals reporting data. In addition to being included in The Joint Commission's "Improving America's Hospitals" annual report, Northern Dutchess Hospital will be recognized on The Joint Commission's Quality Check website (www.qualitycheck.org). s ADVERTISERS' INDEX Bon Secours Charity Health System ........ Inside Front Cover HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley ......................Back Cover Helen Hayes Hospital ................................ 13 Middletown Medical ....................................5 Orange Regional Medical Center's radiation oncology team St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers ........ Inside Back Cover

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