Our dedication to patients, the rural communities we serve and the pursuit of new cancer therapies through our innovative research is integral to the way we deliver care.
Frank B. Panzarella, MHSA, vice president of oncology services, Dartmouth Cancer CenterBecker's Hospital Review has featured Dartmouth Cancer Center in their list of 100 hospitals and health systems with oncology programs that are accelerating innovation, discovery and greater access to care.
The hospitals and health systems included on the list are the premier providers of cancer care across the nation. Dartmouth Cancer Center, with 14 locations around New Hampshire and Vermont, is one of only 56 National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. The list features oncology programs that provide novel treatments, conduct cutting-edge research, hold clinical trials and uphold safety designations to improve patient outcomes.
“Receiving national recognition from Becker’s for the outstanding patient-centered oncology care provided by the Dartmouth Cancer Center is a wonderful affirmation of the amazing and compassionate work our providers and caregivers give each and every day,” said Frank B. Panzarella, MHSA, vice president of oncology services at the Dartmouth Cancer Center. “Our dedication to patients, the rural communities we serve and the pursuit of new cancer therapies through our innovative research is integral to the way we deliver care. Our services are on an equal plane with our peer NCI Comprehensive Cancer Centers in urban areas but delivered with the empathetic touch connected with a small town. Achieving designation as a Becker’s Top 100 oncology program is a great reminder that cutting-edge cancer care is right here where you need it, woven into the fabric of our New Hampshire and Vermont communities.”
The Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team accepted nominations and examined rankings from reputable organizations such as U.S. News & World Report while compiling the list. The list shines a light on oncology programs that are at the forefront of their field.
The full list, presented in alphabetical order, features individual profiles of all hospitals and health systems on the list, and can be read here.
About Dartmouth Cancer Center
Dartmouth Cancer Center combines advanced cancer research at Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, with award-winning, personalized, and compassionate patient-centered cancer care and clinical trials based at the Norris Cotton Cancer Care Pavilion at Dartmouth Health's Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. With 14 locations around New Hampshire and Vermont, Dartmouth Cancer Center is one of only 57 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Each year the Dartmouth Cancer Center schedules 74,000 appointments seeing more than 4,500 newly diagnosed patients, and currently offers patients more than 240 active clinical trials. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, Dartmouth Cancer Center remains committed to excellence, outreach and education. We strive to prevent and cure cancer, enhance survivorship and to promote cancer health equity through pioneering interdisciplinary research and collaborations. Learn more at the Dartmouth Cancer Center website.