World-Class Care, Close to Home
An estimated one in four Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis
in their lifetime. In Florida, new cancer cases are on the rise. For
many, it may be the start of a frightening journey.
Since 2015, Baptist MD Anderson
Cancer Center has been at the forefront
of the battle to end cancer for
patients throughout the state and the
region. With the 2018 opening of its
new facility overlooking the St. Johns
River, the center will expand this home
for world-class care.
The result of a partnership between
Baptist Health in Jacksonville, and
MD Anderson Cancer Center in
Houston, Baptist MD Anderson
Cancer Center treats the most
complicated cancer cases with the
same innovative approach.
It combines the expertise of
one of the world’s leading
cancer centers with the
comprehensive care of the
area’s most preferred health
care provider.
This partnership is unique.
Chosen as the only full clinical
Partner member to date
in the Southeast U.S., Baptist
Health has committed to
following MD Anderson’s
exacting protocols related to evidencebased
diagnosis, treatment, and care
for cancer patients.
“We’ve created a destination for
highly coordinated cancer care for
patients, from screening to diagnosis
and treatment to survivorship — including
access to the latest research
protocols,’’ says Hugh Greene, President
and CEO of Baptist Health.
Treatment Delivery
Baptist MD Anderson treats all
types and stages of cancer. The Center
is organized into specialized clinics,
each devoted to specific cancer types,
including cancers of the brain and spine;
breast cancer; gynecological
cancer; urologic cancer; blood
and lymphatic cancer; stomach
and intestinal cancer; head
and neck cancer; bone and soft
tissue cancer; lung and chest
cancer; and skin cancer.
Each patient is assigned
a multidisciplinary team of
oncology physicians, nurses,
midlevel providers, and other
clinicians with expertise in that
specialty. This team works with
the patient to develop and implement
a personalized treatment plan based
on the same model of care that has
made MD Anderson’s clinical outcomes
among the most respected around the
globe.
So patients can remain focused on
their care, a dedicated oncology nurse
navigator also is a vital member of the
team. Navigators are part educator and
part care coordinator, guiding each patient
and family through appointments and
questions.
“Audacious” Vision
“MD Anderson Cancer Center has
an audacious vision of the future: to end
cancer. Baptist is contributing to that mission,
and in doing so, we believe we are
changing health care for good in our community
and beyond,” says Dr. Bill Putnam,
Medical Director of Baptist MD Anderson
Cancer Center.
“Whether for patients here in
Jacksonville or those who travel here from
other cities, states or even countries, we
follow the same proven, evidence-based
treatment and care pioneered at MD
Anderson, integrating clinical services
to provide the best possible outcomes
for patients,” says Dr. Putnam. “No other
health system in our region has this
unique capability — or commitment.”
SPONSORED REPORT
Dr. Bill Putnam,
Medical Director,
Baptist
MD Anderson
Cancer Center