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Cayuga Medical Center’s cancer program accredited with commendation

ITHACA  —  The American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer has given Cayuga Medical Center’s cancer program a three-year term of accreditation with commendation.

The accreditation comes after an on-site evaluation. It means the Cayuga Cancer Center complies with standards on cancer-committee leadership, data management, clinical services, research, community outreach, and quality improvement.

Cayuga Medical Center is a 204-bed regional medical center. It is located at 101 Dates Drive in Ithaca.

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The Commission on Cancer sets standards for cancer care, surveys facilities, collects data, and develops interventions to improve cancer care.

 

Contact Seltzer at rseltzer@cnybj.com

 

Rick Seltzer

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