We are pleased to share that Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, based in California, plan to create a new, nonprofit Catholic health system focused on creating healthier communities.
CHI Memoria, Chattanooga, TN, and Rob Headrick, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon, announced the opening of the Chest and Lung Cancer Center at the Rees Skillern Cancer Institute. “Lung cancer affects so many in our community,” said Helen Kuroki, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer for CHI Memorial. “Dr. Headrick’s focus on early detection and identifying those at risk will help improve the survival rate for those diagnosed with lung cancer.”
Headrick and the Chest and Lung Cancer Center work in close coordination with CHI Memorial’s Buz Standefer Lung Center to ensure a seamless experience for patients diagnosed with lung cancer.
Headrick serves as chief of thoracic surgery and medical dyad leader of oncology services at CHI Memorial. Beginning in 2018, he will serve a three-year term on The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ (STS) Workforce on Health Policy, Reform and Advocacy.
Lung cancer affects so many in our community. Dr. Headrick’s focus on early detection and identifying those at risk will help improve the survival rate for those diagnosed with lung cancer.
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We are pleased to share that Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, based in California, plan to create a new, nonprofit Catholic health system focused on creating healthier communities.
CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN, has received the Melanoma Hope Network Center of Excellence designation, one of only 17 centers in the country, and the only one in Tennessee. This designation recognizes melanoma treatment centers and physicians that offer exceptional care, knowledge and compassion to patients diagnosed with advanced melanoma.
The governing Board of Stewardship Trustees has been selected for the new national, nonprofit Catholic health system that will be created through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. The new board will become effective when the alignment closes.
Michael Romano
National Director, Media Relations
p: 303-383-2720
e: michaelromano@catholichealth.net