Becker's Hospital Review Names Advocate Lutheran General Hospital among 100 Hospitals, Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs

Becker's Hospital Review has named Advocate Lutheran General Hospital to its 2016 list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs. The list features hospitals and health systems leading the nation in cancer care. Advocate Christ Medical Center also appears on the list.

Lutheran General and other hospitals included on this list offer patients comprehensive cancer care involving teams of specialists, participation in clinical trials and personalized treatment programs. According to Becker's Hospital Review, many organizations on this list are driving forces in the fight to end cancer as we know it. They have published a version of this list since 2012.

"Having Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's oncology program listed among the very best in the country is an honor, " says Rick Floyd, President, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. "We're proud of our cancer specialists and caregivers who provide comprehensive services and deliver exceptional patient outcomes."

The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team selected hospitals for inclusion based on recognitions received and accreditations earned. The editorial team at Becker's examined U.S. News & World Report cancer care rankings, CareChex cancer care rankings, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Blue Distinction Center designation and designations from the National Cancer Institute while compiling this list.

The full list features individual profiles of all hospitals selected.

The full list can be read here: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/100-hospital-and-health-systems-with-great-oncology-programs-2016.html

Note: This list is not an endorsement of included hospitals, health systems or associated healthcare providers, and organizations cannot pay for inclusion on this list. Organizations are presented in alphabetical order.