Boone Hospital recognized for outstanding cancer care

Boone Hospital Center has been named among the nation’s leaders for cancer care.

In a new list compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review, the Boone Hospital was one of just 100 hospitals across the nation to be named among the 100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs.

“These hospitals are on the cutting edge of cancer treatment, prevention and research, and the Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team selected them based on clinical accolades, quality care and contributions to the field of oncology,” according to Becker’s. “These hospitals have been recognized for excellence in this specialty by reputable healthcare rating resources, including U.S. News & World Report, Thomson Reuters, the National Cancer Institute, the American College of Surgeons, the American Nurses Credentialing Center and CareChex. Each organization has demonstrated a focus on patient-centered cancer care and emphasis on continual innovation in treatments and services.”

Boone Hospital’s recently announced plans to create the Virginia and Norman Stewart Cancer Center. Opening in 2014, the cancer center will include a new 32 bed inpatient treatment unit.

It will also encompass all of the hospital’s cancer-related services, from prevention, to screening, to surgery and everything in between.