Newswise — Becker's Hospital Review has named Loyola University Medical Center to its 2014 edition of "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs,” a compilation of organizations that are leading the way in quality patient care, cancer outcomes and research.

Becker's Hospital Review selected hospitals for inclusion based on rankings and awards they have received from a variety of reputable sources. The following awards were considered as part of the criteria for inclusion on the list: U.S. News & World Report cancer rankings, Truven Health Analytics, CareChex cancer care rankings, National Cancer Institute designations, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditations, American Nurses Credentialing Center designations and awards and Blue Distinction Center recognition from the BlueCross BlueShield Association.

Becker's Hospital Review is a monthly publication offering up-to-date business and legal news and analyses relating to hospitals and health systems.

Loyola’s Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, which brings together a wide range of medical experts who evaluate conditions and provide a comprehensive treatment plan, often on the first visit. The Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center offers the latest treatments delivered with compassionate care. Patients also have the opportunity to participate in national research studies with new drug therapies, and they have access to complementary and supportive care, including art therapy, massage therapy, biofeedback, pain management, nutritional counseling, psychotherapy and pastoral care.

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