Iroquois Memorial Hospital and Cancer Treatment Centers of America®, Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Care Program
Iroquois Memorial Hospital (IMH) is collaborating with oncology specialists at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), Chicago to offer advanced oncology care to area residents diagnosed with all types of cancer.
Patients receive coordinated care from both IMH and CTCA® Chicago clinicians. Through a combination of real-time videoconferencing at IMH and face-to-face visits at CTCA Chicago in Zion, Illinois, patients receive high-quality cancer care closer to home.
Services Offered
Below are some of the combined services available to IMH oncology patients.
Consultation: Hematologic Oncology Medical Oncology Radiation Oncology Surgical Oncology
Treatment options: Infusion Therapy Radiation Therapy Targeted Therapies Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Precision Cancer Treatment Integrative Care
Telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology. The IMH and CTCA Chicago telemedicine program connects CTCA medical oncologists and other healthcare professionals with patients at Iroquois Memorial Hospital, using a secure system, which includes a TV monitor and camera, allowing for access to top-quality specialized clinical cancer care close to home.
Benefits of Telemedicine
Immediate access to medical specialists Closer to family and local support systems Less time off work Less time in hospital setting Less time in the waiting room Reduced transportation time or costs