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Jupiter Medical Center Recognized

On National List As Leader In Oncology

Becker’s Healthcare Named Anderson Family Cancer Institute As A “Great Oncology Program”

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