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In 2023 , the WVU Cancer Institute was named to Newsweek ’ s list of America ’ s Best Cancer Hospitals . For the 2023- 2024 U . S . News & World Report Best Hospital rankings , two WVU Medicine hospitals affiliated with the WVU Cancer Institute were recognized . WVU Medicine J . W . Ruby Memorial Hospital was recognized as High Performing in Cancer in the Specialties category . In the Procedures and Conditions category , Ruby Memorial Hospital was recognized as High Performing for Colon Cancer Surgery ; Leukemia , Lymphoma and Myeloma ; and Lung Cancer Surgery . WVU Medicine United Hospital Center was recognized as High Performing for Lung Cancer Surgery in the Procedures and Conditions category .
“ From providing better access to cancer care and growing our team of specialists and researchers to offering the latest advancements and innovations , we are committed to providing the highest quality care to the entire state and region ,” Hazard-Jenkins says .
more than 10,500 patient encounters at Mon Health System .
The CAMC Cancer Center , the largest and busiest cancer center in West Virginia , provides personalized multidisciplinary cancer care , access to innovative clinical cancer research trials and hematological care . Cancer patients have access to their care in one convenient location , including a boutique for cancer patients needing assistance with wigs , hair care and other products , as well as an outpatient pharmacy for patients ’ medication needs . The center houses the CAMC Breast Center , where breast surgeons , nurse navigators , genetic counselors and radiologists provide the highest level of care for patients with breast cancer .
CAMC ’ s cancer services have been accredited since 1956 and offer the highest trained , nationally certified health care professionals in the region . CAMC Women and Children ’ s
Vandalia Health
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Vandalia Health , created by Mon Health System and Charleston Area Medical Center ( CAMC ) in 2022 , operates cancer centers in Beckley , Charleston , Hurricane , Kingwood , Morgantown and Weston . The facilities offer a multidisciplinary team approach to treating cancer , from diagnosis to survivorship . In 2022 , there were more than 35,500 patient encounters at the CAMC Cancer Center and
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