Meritus Health, UPMC Affiliate for Cancer Services

Through a new affiliation, Hagerstown, Md.-based Meritus Health patients now have access to the resources of UPMC CancerCenter in Pittsburgh, including treatment protocols, clinical trials and provider-to-provider consultations.

As part of the affiliation, staff at Meritus Health's John R. Marsh Cancer Center can participate in training and education programs offered through UPMC CancerCenter.

"Access to UPMC's international experts and resources affords us the opportunity to offer our patients enhanced cancer care services close to home," Joseph P. Ross, president and CEO of Meritus Health, said in a news release.

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