Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Cancer Program
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
(PHILADELPHIA) - The trusted U.S. News & World Report, in its 2008 ratings of America's Best Hospitals, ranked the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital cancer program among the 50 best in the country. Ranked at number 28, the TJUH cancer program surpassed those of many prestigious institutions. The rankings include over 5,000 hospitals nationally, of which "only 170 scored high enough to appear in any of the specialty rankings." The ratings are related to the hospital's NCI designation of its cancer center (Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center recently renewed its designation with NCI to 2013), the ability to deal with unusual medical cases, the availability of key new cancer technologies, the hospital's patient survival rate, its reputation and name recognition, and the quality of cancer center research and support programs. These rankings are highly regarded by health care professionals, academic researchers, and patients alike.
Dr. Richard Pestell, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President for Oncology Services at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Director of the Kimmel Cancer Center commented on this score by stating that "This is not only a victory for the exceptional physicians, nurses, staff, and scientists working hard at Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center, but it is a success for the people of Philadelphia. We are proud to offer our patients the latest cancer treatment, and look forward to opening our new Oncology Infusion Center that has been designed specifically with the holistic comprehensive care of our patients in mind."
Published: 07-25-2008
Contact: Helen Lane
Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson
(215) 503-8906