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SSOC Honored by ACS
Shields Radiation Oncology Centers honored for ongoing support for ACS.
June 11, 2010
South Suburban Oncology Center, a part of Shields Radiation Oncology Centers located in Quincy, MA, proudly accepted the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) ‘Healthcare Community Partner Award’ at the annual ACS ‘Relay for Life’ fundraiser. The award recognizes the company’s exceptional, ongoing commitment to the American Cancer Society’s mission through patient education, volunteering and financial support and is presented to only 12 Massachusetts organizations annually.
Company-wide Participation Raised More than $11,000 for Relay for Life
Led by their team of ‘Shields Road Runners’ from each of Shields Radiation Oncology Centers’ three Mass locations, ‘Relay for Life’ received company-wide support from all Shields employees.
Tom Shields, Senior Vice President at Shields Health Care Group commented, “At our centers, we see the effect cancer has on patients and their families, every day. Community fundraisers like this inspire hope for everyone involved with this disease and I’m proud that Shields plays such an active role.”
Support went further than individual employee contributions –leading up to the event, Shields launched a series of employee fundraisers such as raffles and events, encouraging donation and volunteering. Impressive participation levels led to raising more than $11,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Shields Commitment to Patient Education
Shields reinforces their corporate commitment to patient education by partnering with ACS to provide cancer patients and their families with information and resources. All Shields Radiation Oncology Centers offer unique patient programs like ‘Look good, Feel better’, a regularly held event that gives cancer patients techniques on how to deal with some of the superficial impacts of the disease like hair and weight loss.
About Shields Radiation Oncology Centers
Shields Radiation Oncology Centers are part of Shields Health Care Group and strategic partnerships with community hospitals and health care providers. Massachusetts locations include South Shore Oncology Center in Quincy, Shields Radiation Oncology Center—Mansfield in Mansfield and Winchester Hospital Radiation Oncology Center in Winchester. All Shields Radiation Oncology Centers are accredited by the American College of Radiation, certifying that Shields technology and personnel exceed quality assurance and safety guidelines. Every Shields Radiation Oncology Center is committed to providing patients community-based access to the most advanced radiation and cancer treatment.
