New Partnership Brings Advanced Cancer Care To Doylestown

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Network at Jefferson and Doylestown Health will officially join forces effective March 1, according to an announcement made this week.

"The affiliation combines the expertise of a leading academic medical center and a community health system with a reputation for delivering quality health care," Doylestown Health said in a statement.

The partnership will mean Doylestown Health will have enhanced access to research studies, medical education, cancer screenings and administrative resources at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.

In collaboration with their Doylestown Health physicians, patients will also have access to programs unique to the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Network at Jefferson, including Tele-Health, the Senior Adult Oncology Program and Precision Medicine whichm includes advanced genetic analysis used in determining treatment courses, Doylestown Health said in its announcement.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to join forces with our partners at Doylestown, working together to provide the most advanced cancer care for patients in the region,” Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Director Karen Knudsen said. “We appreciate the importance and positive impact of being treated close to home - through this partnership, we will expand options for patients battling cancer, from increased access to cutting edge therapies to best of care plans available in our collective health systems.”

Jim Brexler, president and CEO of Doylestown Health, said the new affiliation expands the breadth of advanced medicine available to local patients.

“Doylestown Health’s continuous pursuit of excellence has earned us national recognition for the high quality and exceptional value we provide to our patients,” said Brexler.

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Network was founded in 1993 with the mission to bring advanced treatments to patients through partnerships with outstanding health care institutions.