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Jupiter Medical Center

Recognized On National List As Leader In Oncology

Becker’s Healthcare Named acknowledged that the hospitals and systems featured Jupiter Medical Center introduced next day oncologist

Anderson Family Cancer have earned national recognition for their work in cancer appointments last year, so newly diagnosed cancer
care. Many of the programs that made the list have
patients could accelerate their cancer journey. The
Institute As A “Great received national recognition from the National Cancer hospital’s model has successfully expanded access to
Institute and are ranked among the top hospitals for cancer
care in the region.
Oncology Program” care by U.S. News & World Report. The editors also “Our approach to cancer care is multifaceted,” said
considered centers with internationally known specialists, Rogerio C. Lilenbaum, M.D., FASCO, SVP and chief
Jupiter Medical Center is celebrating another numerous clinical trials and exceptional safety ratings. physician executive, and director of The Anderson Family
recognition for its quality of care. Becker’s Healthcare “This is an incredible distinction among our peers,” Cancer Institute. “As an academic-minded institution,
recently recognized the independent not-for-profit health said Amit Rastogi, M.D., MHCM, president and CEO of we are very focused on expanding access to clinical
care system as a “Great Oncology Program.” The annual Jupiter Medical Center. “Cancer care is something we research, utilizing the latest technology, working with
list features only 100 hospitals and health systems from are deeply passionate about at Jupiter Medical Center, world-class physicians and improving processes to
across the country. Jupiter Medical Center was one of and this recognition reflects that we are leading the way ensure the greatest patient experiences, such as adopting
only five in Florida to achieve the standout recognition. in our region.” a multidisciplinary approach and incorporating next day
Becker’s Healthcare is the go-to source for health The Anderson Family Cancer Institute at Jupiter oncology appointments. Through these measures, we can
care decision-makers. Editors who compiled the list Medical Center brings together multidisciplinary cancer achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.”
experts, leading-edge technology, and amenities uniquely Earlier this year, Jupiter Medical Center was named a
2023/24 high performing hospital by U.S. News & World
designed to ensure the highest level of patient comfort
School Shouldn’t and healing in one integrated location. The institute is Report for colon cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery, and
accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a distinction
leukemia lymphoma and myeloma. This is the highest
Be This Difficult only 30 percent of cancer programs nationwide receive. award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals
The institute’s multidisciplinary approach allows patients
Procedures and Conditions ratings.
For more information about Jupiter Medical Center or
to see multiple specialists and the support team in a
single day. Multidisciplinary care is more effective and the Anderson Family Cancer Institute, visit jupitermed.
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., efficient, given that appointments with various specialists com or call (561) 263-2234 or follow Jupiter Medical
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