THE NEW FACE OF CANCER CARE Where Hope Lives, Excellence ThrivesFor nearly a century, Pocono Medical Center has served our community with a steadfast commitment to our mission of providing

to meet the most prevalent healthcare needs of those we serve. In 2007, we addressed the number one cause of death in Monroe County at that time, heart disease, by opening the ESSA Heart and Vascular Institute. Now, our focus rests on addressing today!s leading cause of death in our community by building a new Cancer Center, one that will provide the best possible cancer care.

Our Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center has remained on the leading edge of cancer care since its inception in 1988. Our three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission of Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, for instance, demonstrates our unwavering commitment to practicing the most advanced protocols while providing the very best in patient

the highest in Pennsylvania. As you will read in the collection of stories from cancer survivors and supporters provided here, this

centered care, state-of-the-art technology and the most advanced treatment protocols, our New Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer

Kathleen E. Kuck, President & CEO, Pocono Health System/Pocono Medical Center

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the growth and accomplishments of the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center, and because of this success the current Cancer Center has outgrown its space. Our pledge is a vote of

people in the community have voted with their lives.

of the new Cancer Center helps, but it

and Frances Hughes Cancer Center is there for all of us, and it should be built by all of us.”

—Kevin and Patricia Hughes

Pocono Health Foundation Note: Kevin and Patricia Hughes recently pledged $5.25 million towards the construction of the new Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center.

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To learn more, please visit PoconoHealthFoundation.org or call 570-476-3530.

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At approximately 58,000 square feet, the new Cancer Center will be nearly five times larger than our existing Cancer Center. The new, two-story structure will be located directly across from Pocono Medical Center (PMC), on East Brown Street.

All services pertaining to cancer care—services that are currently fragmented from our existing Center—will be housed within the new facility. Providing a comprehensive continuum of care under one roof will offer our patients and their loved ones much needed comfort and convenience. In addition, centralizing these services will streamline patient/staff flow, eliminate congestion, and allow us to operate more efficiently.

Our project will create a design that expresses PMC’s human-centered philosophy of care provided in a healing environment, which contributes to the health, well being, and optimism of cancer patients and their families. We will incorporate the most advanced medical building technologies needed for cancer care, enhancing the services provided in the Pocono community as the sole community hospital, designated by Medicare. The new facility will also be designed to meet the LEED Silver standard as an expression of PMC’s commitment to the design of healthy environments.

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NEW HUGHES CANCER CENTER PROJECT OVERVIEW

breast cancer, it turned our world upside down. I!m so grateful to the Hughes Cancer Center for helping us survive this devastating disease.

nurses, physicians, oncologists and surgeons. Mom!s tests and treatment

immediately, and there was no waiting around. I!m a busy mom working

always worked around my schedule to make mom!s appointments, so I could

I only have rave reviews for Hughes!”

Maria Hoffman

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KEVIN AND PAT HUGHES

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opportunity to grow academically, athletically, socially, and feel

we realized that everyone on the team was affected by cancer in one way or another, we committed our efforts to the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center. Every member of the team is

As the players plan and implement fundraisers, they begin to understand their role in society by giving back to society.”

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In keeping with the Hughes Cancer

our new Cancer Center will be equipped with even more of the latest, most clinically advanced methodologies and technologies available. Each patient!s diagnosis and plan of treatment will be uniquely crafted according to the

cancer care team. Our participation in national clinical trials will further ensure that our patients receive the most sophisticated, proven treatment options and, thus, the most optimal chance for a cure. However, we also know that cancer affects more than one!s physical health. It places crushing emotional and psychological burdens on our patients and their loved ones.

Cancer Center is to offer the most advanced cancer care within a

unique healing environment, one where patient-centered care and design are synonymous.

the new Hughes Cancer Center will offer the latest in modern medicine while revolutionizing the

personalized, attentive care to each and every patient will enable healing partnerships to thrive among our caregivers, patients, and their loved ones. Families and

the patient care team however possible, whether that means staying with their loved one during

smile over a support group activity. Superior cancer care, sophisticated technology, and an innovative design that values the privacy, comfort, and recovery for our patents and guests are the threads

A TRIANGULATED APPROACH TO CANCER:

Human-Centered Care, State-of-the Art Technology & Advanced Protocols

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Vivian, Cancer Survivor

Cancer continues to be the leading healthcare epidemic in our country and in our community. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Monroe County, with

our community!s only cancer center, the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center,

residents requiring treatment. Despite

past ten years, at 8,000 square feet, the

those members requiring care—that means more than half of all cancer patients must leave our area for treatment.

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THE NEED FOR MORE WORLD-CLASS CANCER CENTER, CLOSE TO HOME

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“Just after my 25th birthday, I was about to start chemotherapy as a breast cancer patient. My life was a nightmare. I was scared, shocked and

hands at the nearby Hughes Cancer

believed in me, hugged me and told me everything would be OK. Not only did I get my life back, but I also got a stronger and braver spirit than I!d

I had breast cancer, but I know I!m a survivor thanks to the Hughes Center.”

-Lindsay Newmyer,

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within that last 10 years and we

our community. Either directly or indirectly we have all received the kind assistance from the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center. In fact, several of our members are cancer survivors and it is our shared opinion that cancer is a disease that

of Hope saw this need for the new Cancer Center and focused our sights on how we could help; discovering that we could bring together those who are able to give smaller donations, but collectively these gifts are

Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center because of the growing need it serves and its deserved reputation for state-of-the-art care and compassion, and we are proud to be a part of its growth.”

—Angels of Hope

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CARING FOR THOSE WHO CARE FOR US

In a time of economic uncertainty, our commitment to providing quality healthcare remains steadfast.

superior cancer care close to home—it!s our obligation.

the economic situation. Present cancer rates in our re-gion eclipse those in the rest of Pennsylvania, which in

cancers breast, lung—the leading cancer in the nation—

a friend, a neighbor, or a family member, right here in our community. Hidden in these heartbreaking statis-

by providing the best possible cancer care, right here

an immediate difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones who are struggling with this illness.

they are gifts of time, dollars or treasures. Please let us know how you would like to help.

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from Long Island to open a fabric shop, then eventually Odd Lot Outlet. As local business people we quickly learned that the Pocono community is small and when someone is hurt, you

-volved in the Pocono community you can see what!s being done – you see your donation at work. Over the years we have felt immense pleasure by being involved with Pocono Medical Center. PMC is always going forward

being a part of a winning team.”

—Paul and Judy Schuchman

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