ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.,
Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- MemorialCare, the largest nonprofit healthcare system
headquartered in Orange County,
acquired OC Blood & Cancer Care, a prominent, nationally
recognized group of board-certified oncologists and hematologists
treating cancer and blood diseases in locations in Laguna Hills and Fountain Valley and at MemorialCare Cancer
Institute facilities.
OC Blood & Cancer Care's team of physicians, clinicians and
support staff are recognized for their research-based, academically
focused approach to treatment of all forms of cancer and blood
diseases. With locations in North and South Orange County, care is
made easier and more convenient for patients and families.
"It's exciting to be part of a nationally recognized health
system like MemorialCare with adult and children's hospitals, over
200 community-based surgery, imaging, urgent care, breast health,
dialysis and health centers—many close to our locations," says OC
Blood & Cancer Care's founder and Medical Director of the
MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Orange Coast Medical Center,
Jack Jacoub, M.D., frequently sought
by national news media for his expertise. "By joining MemorialCare
Medical Group, we are able to ensure unparalleled opportunities for
future growth and additional patient services. We specialize
in developing and coordinating comprehensive treatment programs
tailored to each individual and family and delivered within our
locations and at MemorialCare Cancer Institute."
"A diagnosis of cancer or certain blood disorders comes with a
wide array of challenges, questions and concerns," says Dr.
Jacoub's colleague Gurpreet Multani,
M.D. "It affects you, your family and practically every aspect of
your life. We ensure the highest level of medical care available,
while providing the utmost support, kindness, compassion and
respect."
"Our physicians are strong advocates of clinical research,
targeted therapy, immunotherapy and personalized medicine specific
to each patient's diagnosis," says Amol
Rao, M.D., another colleague who is also Research Oncology
Medical Director for MemorialCare Research Program. "To establish
treatment recommendations, we use all available tools and
technologies to help us understand your cancer and best treat
it."
According to OC Blood & Cancer Care's Sarah Hassan, M.D., "During the pandemic, it is
more important than ever that community members receive timely
cancer screenings, suspected cancers are quickly diagnosed, and
treatment not delayed. Working together with MemorialCare, the OC
Blood & Cancer Care team continues to offer the most optimal
treatment and support in a safe environment."
"We're proud to partner even more closely with this family of
providers to deliver more of the high quality, comprehensive care
MemorialCare is known for," says Marcia
Manker, CEO, MemorialCare Orange Coast and Saddleback
Medical Centers, national pioneer and innovator in evidence-based,
best practice, healthcare. "The strength of our partnership with
these outstanding physicians and their exceptional team is rooted
in our shared values and passionate commitment to superior quality
and exceptional service. MemorialCare Cancer Institute, led by
dedicated and highly skilled oncologists and specialists—committed
to staying on the leading-edge of cancer research—is involved in
over 100 of the world's most promising research protocols.
MemorialCare physicians value scientific research and data,
providing their patients access to clinical trials. The addition of
OC Blood & Cancer Care, with two Orange County locations and a strong focus on
cancer research, will continue our mission to drive cancer care
forward."
"We are thrilled OC Blood & Cancer Care chose to join
MemorialCare Medical Group," adds Mark
Schafer, M.D., CEO, MemorialCare Medical Foundation which
includes MemorialCare Medical Group and Greater Newport Physicians.
"The physicians will continue their outstanding history of
providing high quality, compassionate care to our entire
community."
For decades, MemorialCare has offered a broad ranging,
pluralistic approach to physicians seeking a variety of partnership
options and choosing to align with the health system, its hospitals
and community outpatient facilities. The 2,700 physicians aligned
with MemorialCare are afforded a number of opportunities, such as
maintaining independent practices or working in medical groups or
Independent Physician Associations like Greater Newport Physicians.
An increasing number of physicians—including OC Blood & Cancer
Care—continue to choose MemorialCare.
MemorialCare Medical Group includes 1,700 physicians
specializing in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics;
specialties like oncology, cardiology, pulmonology,
gastroenterology, surgery and urgent care. Caring for patients of
all ages throughout Orange and
Los Angeles counties, MemorialCare
Medical Group is continually honored among California's Top Performing Medical Groups by
Integrated Healthcare Association in its Patient Assessment Survey,
ranking in 98th percentile and top three in California and consecutively named among
Orange County Register Best of Orange County-Medical Groups
and Top Workplaces. Visit memorialcare.org/medicalgroup.
MemorialCare, listed among nation's Best Health Systems
and Best Workplaces, has over 200 care locations including leading
hospitals—Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, Orange Coast Medical Center in
Fountain Valley, Long Beach
Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long
Beach; MemorialCare Medical Group and Greater Newport Physicians;
MemorialCare Research Program and numerous outpatient health,
imaging, surgery, urgent care, physical therapy, breast health and
dialysis centers throughout Orange
and Los Angeles counties.
Accolades also include Top 50 U.S. Hospitals, Top 50 Cardiovascular
Hospitals, 10 Largest Children's Hospitals, 100 Best Hospitals -
Spine and Prostate Surgeries, Best of Orange County and Long Beach Hospitals and
Medical Groups, U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals
and/or "high performing" in 31 clinical categories, Newsweek
Top 100 Hospitals and more. Visit memorialcare.org.
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