New partnership gives central, southern Illinois cancer patients access to academic medical center’s world-class cancer specialists
Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, a Decatur-based oncology practice, is the newest affiliate of the University of Chicago Medicine’s clinically integrated network that works to improve access, value and quality of care. The agreement gives CCSI’s patients expedited access to the academic medical center’s world-class experts. CCSI, a multi-specialty physician group of 20 medical, radiation […]
How Your Peers Manage the Complexities of Care
Dr. Mark Walshauser, medical oncologist and hematologist with CCSI, recently participated in an article for Oncology Business Management, “How Your Peers Manage the Complexities of Care”. Read the PDF of the full article here > “How Your Peers Manage the Complexities of Care” Article provided courtesy of: Author – Deborah Abrams Kaplan – www.kaplanink.com OncLive […]
Dr. James L. Wade III, Honored at the 35th National Oncology Conference
Rockville, MD—The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has honored James L. Wade III, MD, FACP, FASCO, with the prestigious David King Community Clinical Scientist Award. Dr. Wade is an active leader in cancer research and works as both a committee chair and a board member of several NCI-sponsored national and international research organizations. Dr. […]
Welcome Jennifer N. Born, APRN, NP-C
Decatur, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer N. Born, Nurse Practitioner, to its practice in July of 2018. She primarily sees patients at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur. Born obtained her Bachelor of Science in Health Education from Illinois State University in 2001. She […]
Take Back Day – Saturday, October 27
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The […]
“Pink Game” Supports Resources for Cancer Survivors
Thursday night, the Eisenhower H.S. volleyball team and their coaches presented the CCSI Charitable Foundation with a check for $349, which was raised for their “Pink Game” against Urbana H.S. These funds will be used to provide much appreciated patient resources to our local cancer survivors. Pictured: Shannon Nail, LPC, Counselor/Patient Advocate – Cancer Care […]
Women’s Wellness Event
CCSI’s Dr. Philip Dy will be one of the featured presenters at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s upcoming Women’s Wellness Event, “Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What to Expect on Your Journey”. Thursday October 18, 2018 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Thelma Keller Convention Center 1202 N Keller Drive Effingham IL 62401 Admission is free; however, […]
Dr. James Wade, III Receives David King Community Clinical Scientist Award
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) has selected Dr. James Wade, III to receive the 2018 David King Community Clinical Scientist Award. “The David King Community Clinical Scientist Award recognizes active community clinical research leaders. Award winners have demonstrated leadership in the development, participation, and evaluation of clinical studies and/or are active in the development […]
Dr. Wade Named Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year Chamber Award
Decatur, IL – The Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award, which will be presented on September 13, 2018 at the annual Chamber Awards Ceremony. The finalists in this category are Terri Chance, owner of Mister Softee, Debbie Hill, owner of Debbie’s Diner, and Dr. James […]
Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
Prostate Cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among American men. Men age 50 and older and African American men age 40 and older should get screened. DMH Cancer Care Institute, Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Carpenters Local 742 and the Us TOO support group have teamed up to offer free prostate cancer screenings. Free […]