Date: Jul 17, 2013 Source: (
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Langhorne, PA (July 17, 2013)- Polaris Health Directions is pleased to announce that Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Cancer Center, the Comprehensive Community Cancer Program of Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, and the Flagler Hospital Cancer Institute are among the latest clients to select Polaris Oncology for their distress management programs.
These leading cancer centers recognize the value of Polaris Oncology and its ability to help them deliver the highest quality care to their patients.
"Flagler Hospital chose Polaris Oncology because it allows us to quickly provide our cancer patients with psychosocial distress screening and appropriate referrals to support services in our community," said Kari Bates, Flagler Hospital. "We are thrilled to be able to offer our patients this important support service in a cost-effective manner, while also fully complying with the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer accreditation standards and National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines."
Polaris Oncology's ever-expanding client base now includes cancer centers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Oregon, Virginia and New York.
The Web-based Polaris Oncology is a comprehensive, cost-effective and customizable solution to navigate and support the cancer care team through every step of psychosocial distress care--from the initial screening and assessment to automated referrals, ongoing monitoring and reporting.