Lourdes Health System and 21st Century Oncology Sign Joint Venture

CAMDEN, N.J. - March 12, 2015 - PRLog -- 21^st Century Oncology, a nationally recognized provider of integrated cancer care services, and Lourdes Health System have signed a Joint Venture agreement establishing a partnership to deliver community-based cancer services.

“At 21^st Century Oncology, our goal is to consistently provide high quality cancer care, close to home,” says Daniel Dosoretz, M.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of 21^st Century Oncology. “Through collaboration with Lourdes Health System, cancer patients will have access to comprehensive care throughout their journey to recovery.”

For some time, 21^st Century Oncology physicians have been working closely with members of Lourdes Health System’s cancer program administrators and key clinicians to establish a seamless pathway for patients to access services. The Joint Venture establishes 21^st Century Oncology as the exclusive provider of radiation therapy services for the Lourdes Health System Cancer Program, offering patients access to advanced technology. In addition, a cancer navigator, part of the support services offered through their affiliation, has been working to develop relationships within Lourdes and the community to assist patients in their transitions from diagnosis and throughout treatment.

“The joint venture formalizes our long-standing relationship with 21^st Century Oncology, which shares many of our same values,” explained Alexander J. Hatala, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lourdes Health System. “Their excellent physicians, their focus on quality and emphasis on education make for an ideal partnership. We look forward to the furtherance of our relationship with them through the development of new clinical and support services for the benefit of our patients, families and the community at large,” he added.

For more than 30 years, 21^st Century Oncology has been committed to providing state-of-the-art, high quality radiation therapy and other cancer treatments in a patient-centric setting focused on continuous innovation. Through this partnership, 21^st Century Oncology and Lourdes Health System will extend their excellent clinical care to the community.

About Lourdes Health System

The Lourdes Health System is one of the region’s leading healthcare providers, recognized nationally for excellence in clinical care and service to the community. The system has two general acute care hospitals, located in Camden and Willingboro, New Jersey, and a network of outpatient facilities and physician practices located throughout Southern New Jersey.

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center has been recognized for excellence in heart care, stroke, and this year was awarded Healthgrades’ 2015 General Surgery Excellence Award. Both Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County rank among a select number of hospitals with cancer programs accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. For more information about Lourdes Health System, visit http://www.lourdesnet.org.

About 21^st Century Oncology

21^st Century Oncology is the largest global, physician led provider of Integrated Cancer Care services. The company offers a comprehensive range of cancer treatment services, focused on delivering academic quality, cost-effective patient care in personal and convenient settings. As of December 31, 2014, the company operated 181 treatment centers, including 145 centers located in 17 states. The company also operates 36 centers located in six countries in Latin America. The company holds market-leading positions in most of its domestic local markets and abroad. For more information about 21^st Century Oncology, visit http://www.21stCenturyOncology.com.