RUSH University System for Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center Announce Partnership to Create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
RUSH University System for Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center Partner to Create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and RUSH University System for Health have joined forces to establish RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. This partnership signifies a new era of advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, offering RUSH patients enhanced access to world-class cancer treatments and research.
MD Anderson, renowned as one of the nation’s premier cancer centers, is dedicated to providing exceptional care, conducting cutting-edge research, and educating the next generation of cancer specialists. RUSH now becomes the seventh partner in MD Anderson’s network of hospitals and health care systems, expanding the reach of advanced cancer care and clinical trials to more individuals. RUSH MD Anderson will cater to patients in the largest U.S. city by population among all network partners.
Dr. Omar Lateef, President and CEO of RUSH, expressed pride in the quality of care provided by RUSH and emphasized the honor of being recognized among the nation’s best. The partnership with MD Anderson underscores a commitment to delivering top-notch care to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment.
Patients at RUSH MD Anderson will benefit from the collective expertise of a multidisciplinary team comprising surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, as well as nurses and support specialists. They will receive care aligned with the same protocols and treatment plans available at MD Anderson, with expanded access to a wider range of clinical trials, including early Phase I and II trials.
Dr. Peter WT Pisters, President of MD Anderson, highlighted the significance of partnering with RUSH to establish RUSH MD Anderson, emphasizing the shared mission of eliminating cancer and saving lives. The collaboration aims to advance cancer care in the region and make more clinical trials accessible to patients, working together towards the goal of Making Cancer History®.
All physicians at RUSH MD Anderson are specialty trained, board certified, and have undergone credential approval by MD Anderson. They will have access to peer-to-peer consultations with MD Anderson specialists and researchers, ensuring the adoption of best practices and treatment decisions.
RUSH is committed to providing timely and effective care, focusing on community-wide screening, risk reduction, and preventive, value-based care. RUSH MD Anderson will enhance its cancer program by offering integrated services across its medical centers and regional locations, ensuring comprehensive care for all patients.
Patients at RUSH MD Anderson will have access to care at various locations across the city, Chicago suburbs, and Northwest Indiana. The cancer care facility at RUSH’s Chicago campus, housed in the state-of-the-art Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building, is designed to optimize patient experience and promote healing in a welcoming environment.
Dr. Amina Ahmed, Director of RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center, emphasized the alignment of mission, vision, strategy, and goals between RUSH and MD Anderson, highlighting the strength of their partnership in providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to all patients.
The establishment of RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center marks a significant milestone in the advancement of cancer care, bringing together two esteemed institutions to elevate the standard of care and research in the fight against cancer.
Source: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center