Roger Williams Cancer Center Recognized by the American Cancer Society
Tuesday, November 01, 2016
The Cancer Center at Roger Williams Medical Center was recognized at the American Cancer Society’s 3rd annual Rhode Island Research Breakfast for receiving the commission on Cancer’s “Outstanding Achievement Award.”
The Roger Williams Cancer Center was one of only 24 accredited cancer programs in the country to receive the June-December 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award and the only cancer center in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
“Our recognition today -- and from the Commission on Cancer last year -- is reflective of the team effort that goes into the care of every single patient who comes to our Cancer Center. Exemplary cancer care is delivered when you have a highly experienced and motivated team of surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, along with oncology nurses, laboratory professionals, and support staff. The best care is delivered in a collaborative manner and we strive to do that every day,” said Dr. N. Joseph Espat, Chairman of Surgery and Director of the Cancer Center at Roger Williams.
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Dr. Espat accepted the Certificate of Excellence from the American Cancer Society at the breakfast, which took place on October 14.
The Breakfast
The goal of the Rhode Island Research Breakfast is to create an event for innovators, leaders in business, academia, public policy, and patient advocacy to capture the latest and best thinking about the impact of local cancer research.
Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee served as this year’s honorary event chair. Along with Roger Williams, others recognized at the breakfast included researcher Dr. Adam Olszewski, Dr. James Padbury from Brown University, and volunteer and caregiver Ramone Johnson.
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