Conquering Colon Cancer - Renown Health
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what’s happening<br />
a look at new programs and initiatives at the renown institute for cancer<br />
<strong>Renown</strong> health receives the 2008 consumer<br />
choice award<br />
once again, <strong>Renown</strong> <strong>Health</strong> was the only hospital in<br />
northern Nevada to be awarded with the Consumer Choice<br />
Award as a most-preferred hospital for quality and image.<br />
<strong>Renown</strong> <strong>Health</strong> has received this distinguished award for<br />
five years in a row. National Research Corporation, the<br />
sponsor of the award, is an independent firm that surveys<br />
health consumers in over 250 U.S. markets about their<br />
perceptions of healthcare experiences.<br />
Room renovations near completion<br />
Renovations of 1st Floor Sierra Tower patient rooms started<br />
in late 2008. once complete, the unit will feature 27 private<br />
rooms and two semi-private rooms for cancer patients. The<br />
new rooms will feature two-tone floors, new furniture and<br />
original artwork. Renovations are planned to be completed<br />
in Summer 2009.<br />
electronic Medical Records at <strong>Renown</strong> Regional<br />
reduces the need for duplicate paperwork<br />
<strong>Renown</strong> Institute for <strong>Cancer</strong> launched the paperless<br />
segment of its Electronic Medical Record (EMR) initiative in<br />
new infusion center features a healing environment<br />
with spa-like amenities<br />
Construction for the new Infusion Center is currently under<br />
way at the <strong>Renown</strong> Institute for <strong>Cancer</strong>. The new Infusion<br />
Center will feature organic and nature-inspired designs for<br />
a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere where patients can receive<br />
chemotherapy and other medications intravenously. Patients<br />
will have the opportunity for privacy with 20 treatment alcoves<br />
featuring private TV monitors and guest seating. Construction<br />
is planned to be completed in Fall 2009. An onsite pharmacy<br />
will facilitate patient interaction with the pharmacist who<br />
prepared their infusion. Please visit www.renown.org/cancer<br />
to take a virtual tour of the Infusion Center.<br />
<strong>Renown</strong> joURneY<br />
November. EMR allows key patient information to be more<br />
accessible and more secure. The entire treatment team now<br />
has simultaneous access to important patient information,<br />
which means patients will receive the treatment plans<br />
based on the most current information. This also means<br />
that patients no longer need to fill out the same forms<br />
multiple times.<br />
new Volunteer Program helps cancer patients<br />
The Art of Living Volunteer Program offers comfort and<br />
support to individuals with advanced illnesses. Volunteers<br />
assist hospitalized patients by providing companionship to<br />
those patients most in need. Volunteers can read, talk, play<br />
cards, listen to music or simply watch TV with patients. To<br />
learn more about the volunteer program, please call the<br />
Institute for <strong>Cancer</strong> at 775-982-6830.<br />
ask the cancer expert<br />
Ask the <strong>Cancer</strong> Expert is a new, free service to the public.<br />
Anyone can submit a cancer-related question and the<br />
experts at the Institute for <strong>Cancer</strong> will provide a response<br />
within 10 business days. To submit your question, please<br />
visit www.renown.org/cancer.<br />
View of the treatment alcoves<br />
Alternate view of the treatment alcoves View of the reception desk<br />
For the latest information about the <strong>Renown</strong> Institute for <strong>Cancer</strong>, please visit www.renown.org/cancer.<br />
Architecture and Interior Design: HMC Architects Renderings: HMC Architects