UMC Health System announced it was nationally recognized as an approved NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation.
NPF Centers are awarded after a rigorous audit review to determine that an institution’s focus is on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic cancer, treating the “whole patient” with a focus on the best possible outcomes and an improved quality of life.
This new designation makes the UMC Cancer Center one of only 161 centers in the nation, highlighting exceptional quality in addressing pancreatic disease, and giving our community one more reason to trust UMC as their home for the very best cancer treatment.
“Not only is the UMC Cancer Center 1 of 161 Centers throughout the country but we are the first DNV accredited site to be recognized by the National Pancreatic Foundation Center of Excellence (CoE). The National Pancreas Foundation provides hope for those suffering from pancreatic cancer through funding cutting edge research, advocating for new and better therapies, providing support and education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals,” Jessica Wolff, Director of Oncology Service Lines, said in the press release. “This offers the UMC Cancer Center additional resources such as advancements and innovations in care, increased access to clinical research and grants, patient resources, cookbooks, and support groups to ensure our patients can receive the best outcome and care possible. We are grateful for this recognition and excited for the partnership.”
An approved NPF Center must meet the criteria developed by subject matter experts and patient advocates. The criteria include having the required expert physician specialties such as gastroenterologists, pancreas surgeons, and interventional radiologists, along with more patient-focused programs such as a pain management service, psychosocial support, and more.
“We are thrilled to expand our NPF Centers of Excellence Program to better serve the needs of patients suffering from pancreas disease,” David Bakelman, CEO of the National Pancreas Foundation, said in the press release. “The NPF Centers of Excellence Program is one of the pillars of NPF, and we are looking forward to working with our current and new Centers.”
