Franciscan Health Indianapolis has received a center of excellence designation in what is a new and quickly developing area of heart and cancer care. The International Cardio-Oncology Society has named Franciscan Health as a Gold Center of Excellence for its cardio-oncology program.
According to the society, 19 programs across the globe have earned its center of excellence status. Of those, 15, including Franciscan Health, have received the gold status, its top recognition.
Since 2016, cardiologists and oncologists at Franciscan Health have worked together to monitor and treat cancer patients whose therapies, including chemotherapy, medications and radiation, may inadvertently impact their heart function.
Learn more about the Cardio-Oncology program at Franciscan Health Indianapolis: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/about/news-and-media/franciscan-health-indianapolis-achieves-center-of-excellence-status-for-cardio-oncology-care