Virginia Cancer Institute Earns Prestigious QOPI® Certification – March, 2012
Virginia Cancer Institute Chosen for Patient Education Effort – March, 2012
Virginia Cancer Institute has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed.
Virginia Cancer Institute is proud to support our cancer patients, survivors and their families through valuable seminars on non-medical issues facing cancer patients. The Legal Information Network for Cancer (LINC) provides legal, debt management and finance services to cancer patients and their families as well as referrals to resources within our immediate area. VCI remains a proud supporter of LINC and is excited to continue it’s sponsorship of their annual “It’s in the Bag” handbag auction. The “It’s in the Bag” is a unique and popular event in Richmond, VA, auctioning casual and evening handbags designed by creative, artistic and philanthropic individuals. Proceeds benefit LINC’s clients who turn to LINC for personalized advocacy and services.
The Physicians of Virginia Cancer Institute are pleased to welcome Will R. Voelzke, MD to our Practice. Dr. Voelzke received his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He continued at Wake Forest University School of Medicine to completing his Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Voelzke moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee where he joined Chattanooga Oncology and Hematology Associates. He and his wife have three children ranging from ages 3 to 9. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys playing tennis and running. Dr. Voelzke is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology and is accepting new patients at both of our Southside locations. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Voelzke, please contact our Thomas Johns Cancer Center office, located at Johnston Willis Hospital: 1401 Johnston Willis Dr., Suite 100, phone – 804-330-7990 or our St. Francis Medical Center office, located at 14051 St. Francis Blvd, Suite 1200, phone 804-378-0394.
Virginia Cancer Institute is proud to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a corporate sponsor for the “Light the Night Walk”, Virginia’s night to pay tribute to the lives lost to cancer and to bring help and hope to thousands of patients and their families. Since it’s founding in 1949, the LLS has focused efforts towards leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research, leading to key advances in the understanding and development of drugs to help fight blood cancers. Virginia Cancer Institute is proud to support the LLS mission in finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, while improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
