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January 2017 2016 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Valley Health’s regional cancer treatment facility at Winchester Medical Center opened for patients on August 29, 2016. The new 52,000 square foot center offers expanded treatment space for medical, surgical and radiation oncology. This state of the art facility offers an infusion center overlooking the lake, easy access to the Diagnostic Center via an enclosed skywalk and a Trex healing garden. EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION On-site genetic counseling now available at Winchester Medical Center September Grand Rounds conferences focused on oncology topics Community skin cancer screening event in May during Skin Cancer Awareness Month Evening educational programs on lung cancer for providers and community Cancer Program Resource Liaison Program recognized at national oncology conference TREATMENT Two new Varian TrueBeam™ linear accelerators Da Vinci® Xi™ surgical robotics system will enhance minimally invasive surgery and further support expanding cancer services Growth of minimally invasive thoracic surgical program Lung cancer tumor board developed Expanded days for gynecologic surgical oncology services Aria – EMR for radiation oncology patients Equicare patient portal – comprehensive approach to care coordination, patient access begins early 2017 Eclipse – enhanced radiation oncology treatment planning system Cryoablation for renal tumors DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES Valley Health added Digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) at the Diagnostic Center in Winchester, giving referring physicians the option to order a comprehensive breast cancer screening evaluation for their patients. SURVIVORSHIP SERVICES Wellspring celebrated 10 years of supporting Valley Health’s cancer patients and their families Board certified specialist in oncology nutrition now available full time Lung patient navigator position filled Integrative Care suite inside Cancer Center with convenient access to free Reiki sessions, Expressive Arts class, aromatherapy workshops and meditation room for mind, body and soul American Cancer Society Look Good Feel Better Program offered at Winchester Medical Center RESEARCH Shenandoah Oncology, PC, conducts medical oncology clinical trials as an active member of the US Oncology research network and a clinical affiliate of VCU Massey Cancer Center. Patients have access to large cooperative group trials locally. ACCREDITATION Winchester Medical Center’s Cancer Program was accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer in April. NEW PROVIDERS Shalini Reddy, MD – Cardiothoracic Surgeon Christie Jett, MS, CGC – Certified Genetic Counselor Devin Flaherty, DO, PhD – Surgical Oncology