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From the moment you learn you or a loved one has cancer, you want resources, options and answers - and the very best treatment available.
Riverside's cancer team understands and provides a differentiated, nationally recognized patient experience through:
- Service excellence
- Advanced technology
- Clinical research
- Best practice standards
- Compassionate care
When you choose Riverside, you can be confident you are receiving cancer care that meets or exceeds quality standards.
Our patients tell us they are highly satisfied with our care - patient satisfaction with Riverside's cancer nursing care is in the 99th percentile among the nation's hospitals.
Riverside is nationally recognized
Riverside cancer care has received Disease-Specific Certification from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
- This designation earns Riverside JCAHO's Gold Seal of Approval™ and recognizes Riverside cancer care for a commitment to excellence and the highest level of quality care.
- Riverside has been nationally recognized in 2004, 2005 and 2006 for Cancer care by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's top 50 hospitals.
- Riverside is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and Riverside's Radiation Oncology department is one of only two radiation therapy programs in central Ohio to be accredited by the American College of Radiology (the other is at Grant Medical Center - also an OhioHealth hospital.)
Because experience makes all the difference
At Riverside, we diagnose and treat many different types of cancer.
- Each year, Riverside provides over 90,000 outpatient, imaging and surgical procedures for cancer patients.
- We're proud to have 160 physicians in 20 specialties who are actively involved in providing cancer care to our patients.
- These physicians have 2,400 combined years of experience and have chosen to dedicate 78% of those years to practicing at Riverside. That's why Riverside is a leader in cancer care.
Riverside 2007 Cancer Care clinical outcomes and annual report
Cancer innovations at Riverside
Riverside Methodist exceeds the current standard of cancer care for patients for many reasons that include our advanced technology and innovative programs.
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