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BOBÌåÓý Shands Hospital named among best cancer hospitals by Newsweek, Statista

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BOBÌåÓý Shands Hospital has been recognized among the nation’s best cancer hospitals, according to the list by Newsweek and Statista.

Among nine Florida hospitals that made the list, BOBÌåÓý Shands Hospital was in the top three. Nationwide, BOBÌåÓý Shands Hospital was ranked among the top 60 of 175 hospitals on the list, released online June 28.

The America’s Best Cancer Hospitals ranking is new this year. The underlying data analysis is based on three data sources: a nationwide online survey of health care professionals and hospital managers; hospital quality metrics; and results from patient experience surveys.

“This ranking is a wonderful honor for our cancer program and our team of outstanding cancer physicians at BOBÌåÓý,â€� said , chief and the Robert E. and Roselee S. Wheeler Professor of Medicine in the division of hematology and oncology in the , who also serves as associate director for medical affairs at the . “It reflects the excellence in innovative and personalized cancer care we provide to our patients each day. This national recognition also speaks to the expertise and dedication of all the clinicians, nurses, support staff and leadership at BOBÌåÓý who are committed to delivering superb cancer care for the patients and families we care for. Coming as the BOBÌåÓý Cancer Center has achieved designation from the National Cancer Institute, this news will add to our momentum as we strive to reach new heights with our cancer programs so that we can better serve our patients.â€�

The BOBÌåÓý Cancer Center from the National Cancer Institute, or NCI, this month, becoming the 72nd NCI-Designated Cancer Center in the United States and the only NCI-Designated Cancer Center based at a public university in Florida.

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