Hunterdon Health Awarded Designation as Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Care

Hunterdon Pulmonary & Critical Care, a specialty practice of Hunterdon Health, received the GO2 for Lung Cancer Center of Excellence (COE) designations for Lung Cancer Care, Biomarker Testing and Incidental Pulmonary Nodules.  In addition, both Hunterdon Medical Center and Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center also received COE designations in Lung Cancer Care and Biomarker Testing.

An estimated 237,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer annually, and while it remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, lung cancer survival rates are growing at a rapid pace thanks to the availability of new, groundbreaking treatments for people diagnosed with the disease. 

“We are proud to have Hunterdon Health join the community of GO2 for Lung Cancer Centers of Excellence that is national in scope and local in impact,” said GO2 Chief Healthcare Delivery Officer, Joelle Fathi. “Across the U.S., the majority of people at risk for or living with lung cancer are served by a local community hospital near their home. Through the GO2 COE network of community hospitals, clinics, and academic and VA medical centers, we are fostering and supporting essential knowledge sharing and collaboration that brings national and global advancements in early detection, treatment and care close to home.”

GO2 COEs designated in lung cancer care are committed to the principles of patient-centered communication and decision making across the entire care pathway.  They demonstrate access to standard cancer services within medical, radiation, and surgical oncology, and pathology; follow practice standards based on evidence, expert consensus, and clinical guidelines; and engage team-based mechanisms for multidisciplinary input to guide care and treatment recommendations and inform shared decision making.

“Hunterdon Pulmonary & Critical Care is dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality care,” said Hemal Mehta, Pulmonologist, Hunterdon Pulmonary & Critical Care. “We are thrilled to be part of this elite network, setting an example for responsible treatment and care practices across the country and helping people diagnosed with lung cancer in our community live longer, higher-quality lives.”

Hunterdon Pulmonary & Critical Care has offices in Flemington, Bridgewater, Phillipsburg and Lambertville.  To schedule an appointment, call 908-237-4080. To learn more about Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center, visit hunterdonregionalcancercenter.org.