Driving Culture Change In The Pursuit Of Value: A Q&A With Dr. Mark Walshauser
CCSI’s Dr. Mark Walshauser recently spoke with New Century Health about how value based efforts have spurred culture change in CCSI’s community practice. Excerpt: __________________ High-value oncology pathways are key tools for reducing cancer drug spend, but they’re most effective when coupled with tactics to engage physicians and practices. In the May issue of JCO […]
Caregiver Connection Schedule
Our Caregiver Connection meetings are returning Wed. July 8th! – We will have meetings on the second Wednesday of the month for the remainder of 2020. – New Location (same building): Cancer Care Specialists of IL Conference Room – 210 West McKinley Avenue Suite 1, Decatur, IL – Expanded time: 10-11:30 am.
Decatur & Effingham Cancer Survivors Day Events Cancelled
For the safety of our patients and caregivers, local Cancer Survivors Day 2020 events in Decatur and Effingham have been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. This is the first time in 30 years that we haven’t co-hosted or gathered for a community event! We’ll miss seeing everyone in June, but we celebrate with you […]
Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon Opens Monday April 20!
The CCSI staff is hard at work during this time to prepare the new Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon, which will provide a more comfortable and spacious environment for our patients along with imaging, lab and radiological oncology services in one location. We will close our Swansea location Friday 4/17 and start seeing patients at […]
Thank You!
We have been getting a lot of donated homemade masks, gloves and hand sanitizer during this pandemic. These scarce and crucial resources are very much appreciated by all of us at Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois. We would like to express our extreme gratitude to these angels who have thought of us during this time. […]
COVID-19 Advice for Patients
The situation regarding COVID-19 is rapidly evolving. For the latest information, please check the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html). UPDATED – JANUARY 22, 2021 – Click Here for our CCSI COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Patients > Steps to take to protect yourself: Stay home unless it is essential to go somewhere like the hospital or clinic to […]
Caregiver Connection Meetings Cancelled
The Caregiver Connection meeting at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur for March 18th as well as both meetings in April are cancelled. Although the group has been cancelled, please do not hesitate to call me at 217-329-3255 or email snail@ccsci.net if you need to talk or would like to set up a time for […]
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Precautions
Thank you in advance for your support during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. We are implementing policies and procedures consistent with nationwide measures to protect our patients, ourselves, and to help limit the spread of the virus. As you know, this virus has already dramatically affected the health of people around the world. Our goal is to […]
Welcome Camille M. Williams, MD
Decatur, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Camille M. Williams, radiation oncologist, to its practice in January 2020. Dr. Williams will primarily see patients at the new Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon (opening in Spring 2020). She will also provide occasional radiation oncology services in […]
Thank You, Dr. Tarter!
Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois would like to wish Dr. Thomas Tarter an enjoyable retirement from Urologic Oncology as he shifts his focus to politics to run for the U.S. Senate. For the last eight years, Dr. Tarter has been the head of the CCSI Urologic Oncology department, bringing his vast knowledge and compassion to […]