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www.uhhg.org Union Hospital Cancer program At Union Hospital, we take cancer personally. Union Hospital has been certified by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons for over 40 years. This certification serves to document the excellence of the Cancer Program at Union Hospital. Accreditation is a voluntary commitment by the Cancer Program and Hospital that ensures our patients will have access to the full scope of services needed to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and support patients with cancer and their families. The Commission on Cancer provides comprehensive standards that guide treatment and ensure patient-centered care. Accredited programs complete critical self-assessment programs that lead to quality improvements and innovations in patient care. People throughout Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley area can trust us to detect and treat cancer with skill and heart. We are the premier provider of cancer care, clinical research and community education in the Wabash Valley. We take great pride in everything we do and strive to provide the highest quality and most efficient cancer care in the community for our patients. We maintain an attitude of optimism and encouragement; we foster hope in our patients and their families as an important part of patient treatment. We provide compassionate and sensitive care for our patients. We respect the dignity of all people and provide care for everyone in the community who needs our help. We have the highest ethical standards in all areas of patient care and cancer research. We bring together all of the community medical staff to accomplish our goal of providing total care for the cancer patient and the patient's family. We incorporate new ideas and technologies to maintain cutting-edge care for our patients. Susan Jarvis, RN, BSN Oncology Service Line Director Union Hospital The physicians and staff, through their interdisciplinary activities and cancer programs, work diligently to increase survival rates of cancer by: • Providing high-quality services for sophisticated detection, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of cancer; • Providing a network of highly- skilled physicians and health professionals to assure the highest quality care; • Caring for your emotional and spiritual needs with additional resources including on-site clergy, nutritionist, patient navigators, counseling, support groups, massage, concierge, appearance center, resource center and a reflection garden; • Conducting clinical research; • Increasing public awareness of cancer and promoting programs to improve prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.