First Quarter 2008 - Issues in Hematology - ION Solutions

oncologistics eye on ionEYE on IONGABRAIL CANCER CENTER RECOGNIZEDoncologistics volume 7, issue 1 - spring 2008 50Gabrail Cancer Center (GCC) in Canton, OH, with a satelliteoffi ce in Dover, OH, is a two-physician practice founded byNash Gabrail, M.D., in 1990. Multiple organizations haverecently recognized the center for demonstrating excellentpatient care.First, the practice has been nominated for the AmericanSociety of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Foundation’sCommunity Oncology Research Award. GCC received theonly nomination from the Ohio/West Virginia Hematology/Oncology Society for the national award. This recognitionis based on the practice’s commitment to clinical research,and its contribution to the development, approval, andmarketing of several oncology drugs and supportivecare medications over the last 10 years. The winner ofthis award will be announced at this year’s annual ASCOmeeting in Chicago, IL.Also, Hematology & Oncology News & Issues (HONI)has recognized GCC with its Hematology and OncologyPractice Excellence (HOPE) award in the Clinical BestPractices category. Award panelists cited GCC’sinvolvement in clinical trials, development of FDA-basedSOPs, and utilization of EMR technology as some of thefactors contributing to its recognition.As the center continues to excel in the community,practice leaders consistently look for ways to improvecare. Over the past 18 months, the facility’s square footagehas increased by more than 400%, a second physicianwas added to the staff, a CT scanner was installed in theCanton facility, and the practice converted to an entirelypaperless model.GCC is a comprehensive cancer treatment facility wherepatients receive chemotherapy, obtain results quickly fromin-house lab and CT scanner, participate in clinical trials,and undergo procedures performed by the physicians allwithin the facility. GCC takes pride in the fact that all newpatients are seen within 48 hours, regardless of insurancestatus, and established patients are seen the same day.Through the use of cutting-edge technology, with a desireto stay on the forefront of clinical research, and withextreme dedication to their community, GCC continuesto provide the best treatments available for its patientsin a serene, home-like atmosphere. ❚