DALLAS — Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas became one of only six hospitals nationwide to earn the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award for a fourth consecutive survey. This honor is designated by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons.
To be considered, Texas Health Dallas met 34 quality care standards, successfully completed a three-year survey with commendation and continually met the quality level of comprehensive patient-centered care. The CoC also recognized program efforts in five key areas including cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, cancer conferences, clinical management and quality improvement.
“This wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said Mary Wylie, director of Oncology at Texas Health Dallas. “It’s truly an honor to be one of the few cancer programs in the country to receive this recognition once again.”
Because Texas Health Dallas is part of the accreditation program, patients have the opportunity to receive a full spectrum of cancer care through programs focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, cancer staging, optimal treatment, rehabilitation, life-long follow up for recurrent disease and end-of-life care.
“We offer each of our patients an individualized approach to their cancer treatment,” said Dr. Pat Fulgham, medical director of Oncology at Texas Health Dallas. “Our program and facility were designed to give patients and their families a place for hope and healing as well as all services they’ll need throughout their journey.”
In January, Texas Health Dallas opened a new 70,000-square-foot comprehensive cancer center. The center houses medical and radiation oncology, patient navigation, infusion services, survivorship services, advanced imaging, and cancer risk and prevention services. Advanced imaging services include GE’s first high-definition, low-dose CT scanner. In addition, the space houses Cancer Support Community North Texas, offering expanded social and emotional support services, a children’s program, educational seminars and lectures, activities such as yoga, Thai Chi and art therapy, and social events for anyone impacted by cancer — all free of charge.
To learn more about the cancer program at Texas Health Dallas, visit TexasHealth.org/Dallas-Cancer.
About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 898-bed acute care hospital and recognized clinical program leader, having provided compassionate care to the residents of Dallas and surrounding communities since 1966. US News and World Report has ranked Texas Health Dallas among the nation’s best hospitals in digestive disorders, orthopedics, and neurology and neurosurgery. An affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, Texas Health Dallas has approximately 4,000 employees and an active medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit www.TexasHealth.org.