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Community Practices and State Societies Honored for Commitment to Research and Patient Care

Jul 01, 2012

 
Representatives from each of the 2012 CTPA sites accept their award at the ASCO Annual Meeting. (Left to right) Altru Cancer Center of Altru Health System, Billings Clinic; Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center; LRGHealthcare-Lakes Region General Hospital; Northwest Medical Specialties; West Michigan Cancer Center.
The Conquer Cancer Foundation has recognized oncology practices around the country for their work in clinical trials and three ASCO State Affiliates for programs that enhance cancer care in their communities.

Clinical Trials Participation Awards
The Clinical Trials Participation Awards (CTPAs) are designed to recognize and promote high-quality clinical research sites with the intent to increase the awareness of and participation in clinical trials among physicians. The awards are presented to community-based practices participating in clinical trials at an exceptional level. The Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups has supported these awards for 10 consecutive years. Congratulations to this year’s award-winning practices:
  • Altru Cancer Center of Altru Health System | Grand Forks, North Dakota
  • Billings Clinic | Billings, Montana
  • Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center | Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • LRGHealthcare-Lakes Region General Hospital | Laconia, New Hampshire
  • Northwest Medical Specialties | Tacoma, Washington
  • West Michigan Cancer Center | Kalamazoo, Michigan
State Affiliate Grant Program
The State Affiliate Grant Program provides funding to State/Regional Affiliates to undertake new initiatives that will lead to improved medical practice, collaboration, research efficiencies, and ultimately improved patient care. ASCO’s State/Regional Affiliates are a vital component of effective advocacy and a critical resource for addressing issues of concern to the cancer community. Congratulations to the 2012 recipients:
  • Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology (GASCO)
  • Maryland/D.C. Society of Clinical Oncology (MDCSCO)
  • Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society (NNECOS)
 
ASCO Immediate Past President Michael Link, MD (far left), with 2012 State Affiliate Grant recipients (left to right) NNECOS’s Andrew A. Hertler, MD, FACP; GASCO’s Karen M. Beard; and MDCSCO’s Paul Celano, MD.

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