Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Care Collaborative

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The Christ Hospital Health Network Joins Global

Collaboration on Cancer Care
The Christ Hospital Becomes the Newest Member of the
Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Care Collaborative
CINCINNATI (JULY 5, 2022) – The Christ Hospital Health Network is expanding its capabilities to offer world-
class cancer care to its patients by becoming the newest member of the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Care
Collaborative. Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Care Collaborative includes a select group of hospitals that have
demonstrated a commitment to excellence by meeting a wide range of standards and best practices in adult
medical and radiation oncology.
The Christ Hospital Health Network’s medical and radiation oncology providers now have access to substantial
benefits that include supportive services, second opinions and educational resources on the newest types of
cancer care. Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and The Christ Hospital Health Network will collaborate on
various education and training programs for physicians and clinical staff, including the Collaborative’s tumor
boards where complex cases are discussed with sub-specialists at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
“We are excited to be partnering with the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Care Collaborative,” said Debbie
Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “The expansion of services that will result
from this partnership is one more example of how our team demonstrates their unwavering commitment to
providing the finest cancer care possible for our patients and the communities we serve. We look forward to
having world renowned experts, who have devoted their lives to fighting cancer, as an added resource for our
team and our patients.”
“We are pleased to welcome The Christ Hospital Health Network with all of its medical and radiation oncology
physicians and staff as the latest member of the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Care Collaborative,” said Craig
Bunnell, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Dana-Farber. “Expanding our collaborative services to the greater
Cincinnati area, our first relationship in the Midwest, allows us to continue our mission to relieve the burden
of cancer in even more patients on a national level.”
“The team at The Christ Hospital is committed to developing leading-edge approaches to delivering radiation
therapy, and we look forward to working closely with them to support high-quality care for patients with
cancer in the greater Cincinnati area,” said Daphne Haas-Kogan, MD, Chair, Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber
Brigham Cancer Center.
“Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center has a long, impressive history of providing the latest advancements in
cancer care as educators, researchers and clinical trial pioneers, and as a leader in global cancer care,” said
Brian Mannion, MD, oncologist at The Christ Hospital Health Network. “Our team looks forward to
collaborating with experts at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and offering additional options and
resources to continue offering the highest standards of world-class cancer care in southwest Ohio.”
About The Christ Hospital Health Network

The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital locate in Mt. Auburn with a remote hospital
location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of offices conveniently located
throughout the region. More than 1,300 talented physicians and more than 6,000 dedicated team members
support the Network. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by
providing exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences, all in an affordable way. The Network has been
recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and awarded Healthgrades
“America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for being in the top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality
year over year. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-
performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient
experience. The Christ Hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet®
recognition for nursing excellence. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate
care to those it serves.
About Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center brings together specialists from two world-class medical centers. Our
team has deep experience in treating various cancers and includes experts from a wide span of disciplines,
such as medical and radiation oncologists, cancer surgeons and many others. We offer access to the latest
treatments, many of which were pioneered here, along with clinical trials of promising new therapies.
About the Cancer Care Collaborative

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Care Collaborative membership is a program offered to hospitals and healthcare
providers who undergo an extensive review of the hospital’s oncology practices and procedures across a
variety of disciplines. Following this review, Collaborative Members agree to implement key recommendations
in order to meet Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center standards. The purpose of the Collaborative is to
enhance educational opportunities for member hospitals’ clinicians, enhance quality and patient-centered
care, offer opportunities to consult with medical specialists at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in Boston,
and provide expedited access to Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center for patients with complex cancers.
Collaborative Members have access to a variety of services customizable to their specific needs, such as virtual
consults and second opinions, physician tumor boards and case conferences, physician trainings and
observerships, the Direct Connect patient concierge service if a patient requires care in Boston, and various
other educational and programmatic services supporting physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and radiation
therapy staff.
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