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Clark County Board of County Commissioners approves Nevada Cancer Institute to provide Radiation Oncology services for University Medical Center

  
     

 
     
 
     
 

The Clark County Board of County Commissioners today approved a non-exclusive contract with Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) to provide radiation oncology services for University Medical Center (UMC).

The contract with Clark County is for NVCI to provide radiation oncology services for University Medical Center patients effective immediately. The non-exclusive contract is for three years.

UMC does not have radiation oncology services available onsite. Radiation oncology services will be provided to UMC patients at NVCI’s facility.

“Nevada Cancer Institute is pleased to have been approved by the Board of County Commissioners to provide radiation oncology services for University Medical Center,” said Sandy Murdock, NVCI president and chief executive officer. “The Institute already is a partner with UMC, providing oncology care at UMC, and has been proud to participate in the rigorous review process for the radiation oncology services.”

NVCI’s Radiation Oncology Department is accredited by numerous organizations, including the American College of Radiation Oncology, Seattle Prostate Institute, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and American Board of Radiology. The department also is an affiliate member of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group.

NVCI uses state-of-the-art equipment housed in a modern facility and includes TomoTherapy High-Art system, Siemens Oncor linear accelerator with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) capabilities and a Siemens Emotion 6 CT Simulator.

NVCI approaches radiation oncology care with the full-team approach providing each patient with individual case management, planning and appropriate treatment delivery, focusing on the best possible outcome for every patient.

“We look forward to welcoming UMC radiation oncology patients to NVCI and offering them the highest quality care in a high-tech environment,” said David Pomerantz, M.D., director of clinical radiation oncology.

Anita Pomerantz, M.D., director of radiation oncology clinical research, also will treat UMC radiation oncology patients at NVCI.

  
     
 
Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is the official cancer institute for the State of Nevada. A nonprofit organization, NVCI is committed to reducing the burden of cancer by pursuing the development of a comprehensive cancer research institute, as defined by the National Cancer Institute. Through the knowledge and expertise of the finest scientists, clinicians, educators and caregivers, the Institute provides hope to communities in Nevada, the southwest and beyond through research, education, early detection, prevention and high quality patient care. NVCI is striving for a future without cancer that is achieved through initiated and collaborative research in basic, clinical and population science. For more information, please visit www.nevadacancerinstitute.org or call (702) 822-LIFE.

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