Choosing Your Path: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology
CCSI’s Dr. Perry Guaglianone offers insight to medical students in this new article about career paths on the ACP (American College of Physicians) website: Choosing Your Path: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology
Meet Nurse Practitioner, Christel Wheeler
Christel G. Wheeler, FNP-BC, talks about her education, why she chose oncology, what patients can expect from treatment, and advances in cancer care.
Cancer Survivors Day Celebration 2021
On Saturday, June 5, Macon County will unite to recognize cancer survivors, raise awareness of the ongoing challenges cancer survivors face, and – most importantly – celebrate life. This event is hosted by Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. All survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend! Please […]
CCSI Achieves Accreditation with URAC
DECATUR, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of IL proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through URAC for Specialty Pharmacy Services. The URAC accreditation process demonstrates a commitment to quality services and serves as a framework to improve business processes through benchmarking organizations against nationally recognized standards. “It’s necessary for specialty pharmacies to provide a higher […]
CCSI Achieves Accreditation with ACHC
DECATUR, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of IL proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for Specialty Pharmacy Services. Accreditation is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level […]
Meet Dr. Perry P. Guaglianone
Interview with Perry P. Guaglianone, MD, FACP with Cancer Care Specialists of IL. Dr. Guaglianone discusses his background, experience, what made him pursue a career in oncology and his participation in clinical trials.
ASCO QOPI Participation
CCSI continues its dedication to providing patients with high quality cancer care through voluntary participation in the ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®). The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) is a quality program designed for outpatient-oncology practices to foster a culture of self-examination and improvement. Participating practices can report on over 150 evidence-based quality measures and […]
Meet Dr. Harold A. Yoon
Dr. Harold A. Yoon, Radiation Oncologist with Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, talks about what led him to oncology, his approach to patient care, advances in cancer treatment, and his involvement with research and clinical trials. View Dr. Yoon’s bio page here.
CCSI COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Patients
Many patients have asked questions regarding whether they should receive the COVID vaccine. The providers at CCSI have examined the data and guidelines carefully, and our current policy is that all patients, including those undergoing treatment and those who have completed treatment, should receive the vaccine. It is safe to be vaccinated. This applies to […]
Welcome Michelle D. Voudrie, DNP, FNP-BC
Decatur, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Michelle D. Voudrie, Nurse Practitioner, to its practice in June 2020. She primarily sees patients at the Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon and CCSI clinics at Sparta Community Hospital Specialty Clinic, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Highland, and HSHS […]