Business Review: St. Mary’s Cancer Treatment Center Opens

St. Peter’s Hospital has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for Cancer Care by BlueShield of Northeastern New York, for incorporating patient-centered and data-driven practices to better coordinate cancer care and improve quality and safety, under a value based payment model.

St. Peter’s Health Partners, in collaboration with the Cancer Services Program of Albany and Rensselaer Counties, Price Chopper, CDTA and the Central Business Improvement District, are teaming up on the “Main Streets Go Blue” campaign to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and provide screenings. Click here to see the full Times Union story.

When a cancer diagnosis is delivered, the individual receiving it often hears nothing but “I have cancer.” Words like these can be overwhelming, but preparing for what comes next can make all the difference.