From the Executive Director

Updates & Reminders from Your Team at The Zangmeister Center

On May 29, 2011, we will celebrate our fourth anniversary in The Mark H. Zangmeister Center. The Zangmeister Center is the culmination of our dream to offer an environment where we can meet the physical, social, emotional, economic and spiritual needs of our patients. Four years after we opened our doors, The Zangmeister Center is recognized as a leader in the treatment of cancer and blood disorders.

Since our opening in 2007, over 21,000 patients have been treated at The Zangmeister Center. Of these, 15,000 have been new patients. We have recorded approximately 175,000 doctor visits in that time. The encouraging news is that at least 60% of the patients who walk through our doors are five-year (or longer) cancer survivors.

Other Sites Staffed by Zangmeister Center Physicians

Mid Ohio Oncology/Hematology has served the central Ohio community since 1985. Our physicians provide care every week in hospitals in several cities in the central Ohio area:

• Bradley Cancer Center at Berger Hospital in Circleville
• Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware
• Madison County Hospital in London

Mount Carmel West Clinic

In addition to providing cancer care in these cities, our physicians oversee operations in a new medical education clinic at Mount Carmel West. This clinic is the result of years of effort on the part of Mount Carmel and Zangmeister Center physicians to find a way to provide both education for physician residents and better access to care for the under- and uninsured. This commitment demonstrates the dedication of our physicians to treat cancer patients in today’s challenging healthcare environment.

Our Ongoing Commitment

As we enter our fifth year at The Zangmeister Center, the physicians and staff wish to express our appreciation to many people for their friendship and support.

To our patients – Thank you for your faith in the care we provide. You are the reason this center was built, and the reason our professionals entered this very challenging field of medicine. Serving you and your families is our privilege and our mission.

To our referring physicians – Thank you for the trust you demonstrate in sending your patients to us. We are committed to providing our patients with the most advanced technological care while meeting their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.

To our friends and business associates – Thank you for your support of our mission to meet our patients’ health goals and to serve the community in which we live.

We are as dedicated to our mission today as we were in 1985.

Our Mission Statement

The Mark H. Zangmeister Center is dedicated to providing the best quality care for our patients and their families. We adhere to a holistic approach to patient care. We provide the most advanced technological care while meeting the physical, social, emotional, economic and spiritual needs of each individual we serve.

We are committed to providing a friendly, relaxed and confidential environment. We are our patients’ advocates. We promote patient education. We serve as a liaison between our patients, the community and all healthcare services. We help patients meet their health goals throughout the duration of their care, which includes prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and symptom management.

The Mark H. Zangmeister Center believes in teamwork. Our team is committed to excellence in staff education and quality care. We understand the necessity for trust, compassion and humor in the patient-healthcare provider relationship. We work together to uphold our reputation as a leader in the field of oncology.

We are always open to your comments and suggestions. To share your ideas or ask a question, you may email us at contact@zangcenter.com. (Please do not email personal medical information.) A link to this email is provided on our home page under “Contact Us”.

Sincerely,
Glenn Balasky