(Jupiter, Fla.) – July 12, 2022 – Jupiter Medical Center has been nationally recognized as an approved NPF
Center of Excellence for Pancreas Cancer by the National Pancreas Foundation.
NPF Centers are awarded after a rigorous audit review to determine that
an institution’s focus is on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic
cancer, treating the “whole patient” with a goal of the best
possible outcomes and an improved quality of life. There are only 77 Centers
of Excellence nationwide with this designation, and Jupiter Medical Center
is one of seven centers in the state of Florida.
“We are honored that the excellent outcomes of our high-volume Gastrointestinal
Surgical Oncology Program was a key component to being recognized,”
said Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin, Medical Director of the program. “The
NPF Center designation distinguishes Jupiter Medical Center’s Anderson
Family Cancer Institute as an institution that provides the best and most
innovative care possible.”
An approved NPF Center must meet the criteria developed by a task force
of invited subject matter experts and patient advocates. The criteria
include having the required expert physician specialties such as gastroenterologists,
pancreas surgeons, and interventional radiologists, along with more patient-focused
programs such as a pain management service, psychosocial support, and more.
“We are thrilled to expand our NPF Centers of Excellence Program
to better serve the needs of patients suffering from pancreas disease,”
said David Bakelman, CEO of the National Pancreas Foundation. “The
NPF Centers of Excellence Program is one of the pillars of NPF, and we
look forward to working with our current and new Centers.”
“Access to specialists in the field of pancreatic cancer is one of
the limitations to an accurate diagnosis, personalized work-up, and compassionate
expert care,” continued Dr. Bhagwandin. “As a world-class
health care center, Jupiter Medical Center continues to expand its technology,
capacity, and partnerships to ensure greater accessibility to patients
who need our expertise. Paired with our exciting expansion news, we know
we will continue to increase our ability to care for more patients in
our region and beyond.”
Earlier this year Jupiter Medical Center revealed plans for its new Surgical
Institute. The 90-000-square-foot space is slated to open in 2023 with
16 state-of-the-art operating rooms and two hybrid rooms in a dedicated
facility. Additionally, the independent, nonprofit hospital system recently
announced a partnership with UF Health to advance the organizations’
complementary missions of providing the best of academic and community
medicine. Among other highlights, the partnership could also open up fast
access to a large array of clinical trials.
For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, visit jupitermed.com,
call (561) 263-2234 or follow Jupiter Medical Center on Twitter @JupiterMedCtr
or on Facebook @ and Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter. For more information
about the National Pancreas Foundation, visit
www.pancreasfoundation.org.
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About Jupiter Medical Center
Top rated in the region for quality, safety and patient experience, Jupiter
Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class healthcare in
Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast. Jupiter Medical Center’s
state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies enable its award-winning
physicians to provide a comprehensive continuum of inpatient and outpatient
healthcare services. Jupiter Medical Center’s specialty centers
of excellence include: orthopedics, comprehensive cancer care, cardiovascular
care, neurosciences, and women and children’s services. For more
information about Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561-263-2200 or visit
www.jupitermed.com.
About The National Pancreas Foundation
Founded in 1997, the National Pancreas Foundation provides hope for those
suffering from pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer through funding cutting-edge
research, advocating for new and better therapies and providing support
and education for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. The
NPF is the only foundation dedicated to patients suffering from all forms
of pancreas disease. For more information visit:
www.pancreasfoundation.org
Media Contacts
Meredith Westheimer, Moore Agency for Jupiter Medical Center:
meredithw@themooreagency.com
David Bakelman, CEO, National Pancreas Foundation:
david@pancreasfoundation.org