Jupiter Medical Center, the area's only independent, nonprofit hospital,
has announced today that it is offering next day oncologist appointments
for newly-diagnosed cancer patients. Committed to quality and patient
experience, providing rapid access to leading cancer specialists will
empower patients and their families to jump-start their journey to beat cancer.
“Expanding access to world-class health care is our top priority,”
said Amit Rastogi, M.D., MHCM, president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center.
“Next day oncologist appointments will greatly improve the quality
of life and peace of mind for patients who have received a cancer diagnosis
by streamlining access to expert resources – and right where patients
want their care – close to home.”
Patients can connect with JMC’s cancer care team by calling The Anderson
Family Cancer Institute at Jupiter Medical Center, where they will be
guided based on their unique oncology needs, for example, medical, surgical,
or radiation. Through this process, they will also be connected to an
oncology nurse navigator to provide the support needed to manage the complexities
of their diagnosis and care.
“The launch of next day oncologist appointments reflects our understanding
of what it feels like to be faced with a cancer diagnosis,” said
Rastogi. “Patients want to expedite their treatment, and our elite,
multidisciplinary care team can be immediately available to respond to
their needs.”
The Anderson Family Cancer Institute at Jupiter Medical Center brings together
multidisciplinary cancer experts, leading-edge technology, and amenities
uniquely designed to ensure the highest level of patient comfort and healing
in one integrated location. The Institute is accredited by the Commission
on Cancer, a distinction only 30% of cancer programs nationwide receive,
while the multidisciplinary approach allows patients to see multiple specialists
and the support team, including a dietitian and social worker, in a single
day. Multidisciplinary care is more effective and efficient, given that
appointments with various specialists can happen concurrently, which prevents
the lag time created by seeing physicians separately.
“We’re dedicated to achieving the highest level of industry
standards,” says Rogerio C. Lilenbaum, MD, FASCO, SVP and Chief
Physician Executive, and Director of The Anderson Family Cancer Institute.
“We applaud our specialists’ commitment to providing potentially
life-saving treatment to those seeking next day oncology appointments.”
Jupiter Medical Center has earned top industry accreditation and awards
for the oncology services available to patients. The Comprehensive Breast
Cancer Program is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for
Breast Centers and is the first in Palm Beach County and the Treasure
Coast region to achieve this recognition. U.S. News & World Report
has also bestowed the highest accolade upon Jupiter Medical Center’s
colon cancer surgery and lung cancer surgery programs, designating it
a “High-Performing Hospital” in both categories for 2022-23.
The Anderson Family Cancer Institute has also been recognized by the National
Pancreas Foundation as an NPF Pancreas Cancer Center of Excellence and
is the only hospital in the region to achieve this distinction.
In addition to expanding services, Jupiter Medical Center is also expanding
access to care to address the health needs created by current and projected
population demands. In early October, Jupiter Medical Center announced
it is building a new neighborhood hospital to meet the needs of the growing
western Palm Beach County community. The Jupiter Medical Center | UF Health
Neighborhood Hospital at the Health Park at Avenir is projected to be
completed in 2024. The hospital will be a two-story, 53,000-square-foot
building featuring 24-hour emergency services, inpatient beds, operating
rooms, a diagnostic laboratory, and imaging services. Jupiter Medical
Center’s main campus is also undergoing improvements, most notably
an expansion of the emergency department, the creation of a new 100-bed
patient tower, and a new Surgical Institute.
For more information about Next Day Cancer Care, call 561-263-4400. For
more information about Jupiter Medical Center, visit jupitermed.com or
follow Jupiter Medical Center on Facebook and Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter
or on Twitter @JupiterMedCtr.
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ABOUT JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
Highly rated in the region for quality, safety and patient experience,
Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health
care 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.