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Island Health has been partnering with North Puget Oncology (NPO) for medical oncology services for nearly 20 years and has appreciated a strong, collaborative relationship. Recent staffing and recruiting challenges have led NPO to consolidate services. NPO will no longer be able to staff their physicians at Island Cancer Care after August 3, 2023.
Island Health has been working diligently over the last several weeks to find a partner to keep medical oncology services local. We are currently working with each patient to transition their care to either NPO in Mount Vernon or another regional cancer care center. We will continue to provide infusion services while we transition to a new medical oncology partner. We anticipate sharing more details in the coming weeks.
During this transition, Island Cancer Care’s Nurse Navigators will assist each patient with their care, coordinating services and appointments and working with your oncologist to provide support.
The Island Cancer Care Nurse Navigators can be reached by calling the triage office: 360.588.2047, or by calling 360.299.4200 and asking for the Nurse Navigator.
Our commitment is stronger than cancer
Island Cancer Care is committed to providing our community with leading cancer care services. We are a place of hope, help and understanding–a comfortable environment where you will receive ongoing attention from our expert providers. As a community-based cancer center, we want to provide you with the latest in treatment options and cancer care services close to home. We understand that a cancer diagnosis changes your life, but it doesn’t have to control it. Trust that we are here to make things easier for you and your family.
Services Provided
At Island Cancer Care, we are dedicated to providing our patients state-of-the-art cancer care services with the latest medical technology. Our highly regarded staff includes trusted providers, nurses, and a patient navigator to ensure you have all the emotional support you need through this process. You are our top priority and we promise to deliver compassionate service and personalized care throughout your cancer journey. Our services include:
- Chemotherapy
- Non-chemotherapy medication administration
- Blood product transfusion
- Private visits with physicians and a nurse practitioner
- Referral to radiation therapy
- Personalized genomic therapy
Our team of professionals are focused on providing a warm and welcoming environment for patients and families. We understand that the cancer patient’s experience reaches beyond the physical element, and we recognize the social, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being as important aspects of the healing process. In addition, our center’s infusion room offers breathtaking views of Mt. Baker, the Salish Sea and Cascade Mountains.
Island Cancer Care is an Island Health-affiliated clinic. Patients seeking care at this clinic may receive a separate billing for a facility fee. This fee could result in higher out-of-pocket expenses. Patients should contact their insurance company to determine coverage for hospital-based facility charges.
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