Cancer care, also referred to as oncology services, are provided at Hillsdale Hospital in collaboration with ProMedica Cancer Institute. This allows for a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, connecting patients to a vast network of oncology experts, treatments and support services closer to home.
Where will I have my oncology appointments?
The ProMedica Cancer Institute maintains an office inside Hillsdale Hospital for telehealth visits with ProMedica Physicians medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and genetic counselors. You will also have face-to-face interaction with your nurse navigator.
What is a nurse navigator and how will they help me?
Nurse navigators are onsite to:
- Help guide patients through their cancer care journey by facilitating telehealth appointments.
- Work with the care team to provide compassionate, supportive and individualized care.
- Schedule appointments for chemotherapy, radiation and subsequent testing and procedures.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families.
Where do I receive testing or treatment?
Patients have the option to utilize lab, radiology tests, infusion and blood transfusion services at Hillsdale Hospital, and oncology treatment services, such as chemotherapy at ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital and radiation at ProMedica Hickman Cancer Center, located just miles apart in Adrian, Mich. Patients will also have access to the ProMedica Cancer Institute Healing Care Program that provides virtual cancer wellness services to patients, survivors and family members.
What quality standards does this cancer care program adhere to?
ProMedica Cancer Institute is the largest cancer program in the region and has accreditations through the American College of Radiology, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) and American College of Clinical Oncology Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI). Patients are connected to extensive resources, including an expert provider network and state-of-the-art diagnostic tests, treatments and supportive therapies.
