The Cancer Program at RHI

Applying for and maintaining Commission on Cancer (CoC) approval is a voluntary commitment by a cancer program that ensures its patients will have access to the full scope of services required to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and support patients with cancer and their families. A cancer program is able to continually evaluate its performance and take proactive corrective action when necessary. This continuous evaluation reaffirms the commitment of the program to provide quality cancer care.

In 2001 Rutherford Hospital first received approval as a Community Hospital Cancer Program. The most recent survey was in June of 2007 when the program again received approval with 7 areas of commendation.  For our patients and Community, the quality standards established by the CoC for cancer programs
ensure that Rutherford Hospital provides:

• Comprehensive care including a complete range of state-of-the-art services and equipment
• A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best available treatment options
• Information about ongoing cancer clinical trials and new treatment options
• Access to prevention and early detection programs, cancer education, and support services
• A cancer registry that offers lifelong patient follow-up
• Ongoing monitoring and improvements in cancer care, and
• Quality care, close to home  

Reducing Cancer Risk in NC (RCR-NC) program
The program consists of an evidence-based computerized behavioral questionnaire with tailored health messaging and follow-up recommendations.
Click here to launch the RCR-NC tool. To access the page the username is pilot_user and the password is pilot2010.

RUTHERFORD CANCER RESOURCE CENTER
CANCER OUTREACH PROGRAM
at OneSource Healthcare 

828-245-4596
2270 US Hwy 74A
Forest City, NC  28043

Knowing that you are not alone in the fight against cancer can make all the difference.  The Cancer Resource Center will help you and your family find the information you need to understand your diagnosis, make treatment decisions, cope with side effects, and connect with support program and other cancer survivors.  Computer access is available at the Center along with help to find web sites that will provide the up to the minute information about treatment and clinical trails you are looking for.  Located in the OneSource Healthcare building in Forest City, the Center is staffed by an experience oncology nurse who will answer your questions and give you information about the resources available to you.

The Cancer Resource Center also offers wigs, hats and scarves to women who experience hair loss due to treatment for cancer.  Bras and prosthesis are available for women without medial insurance and a friendly nurse will help you put it all together.  The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; so drop by or contact us by email at jingraham@rutherfordhosp.org

 To view our Breast Health Program Brochure, please click here.

To view our 2009 Cancer Annual Report, please click here.
To view our 2008 Cancer Annual Report, please  click here.