Here are five cancer centers earning designations and accreditations:
- Minneapolis-based Allina Health Cancer Institute was accredited by the American Society for Radiation Oncology through its Accreditation Program for Excellence for excellence in delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
- Atlanta-based Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University received renewal of its Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute.
- Richmond, Va.-based VCU Massey Cancer Center was designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute.
- Oklahoma City-based OU Health's Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center redesignated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute.
- St. Joseph, Mo.-based Mosaic Life Care received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons.