Penrose Cancer Center

Description

To get the very best cancer care you dont have to travel very far Strengthened by the Centura Health network Colorados largest system of hospitals working together to treat more cancer patients than any other system in the state the Penrose Cancer Center brings worldclass cancer technology and physicians right to southern Colorado residents

Our stateoftheart capabilities include a full range of services for the prevention diagnosis treatment and support of cancer patients and their families including medical oncology radiation oncology gynecologic oncology and the areas only CyberKnifereg noninvasive robotic radiosurgery technology

PenroseSt Francis Health Services has been recognized by US News amp World Report as one of quotAmericas Best Hospitalsquot for 20062008 and one of HealthGrades Americas 50 Best Hospitals for 2008 and 2009 We are the only hospital in Colorado to be recognized by HealthGrades putting us in the top 1 of hospitals across the US

Mission Statement
We extend the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities

Vision Statement
Centura Health will fulfill a covenant of caring for our communities with excellence and integrity to become their partner for life

The ministry of Christ calls upon us to act justly and love mercifully Our actions are guided by a set of seven core values

Seven Core Values

Compassion
In serving our customers their families and each other we will
Honor the individuality of each person

Treat each person with dignity taking the time to
be present to listen to explain and to understand

Create a caring environment that exudes humanity
humility grace and love

Respect
In working with each other we will
Encourage and value the contributions of each
person and make each feel supported reassured and
empowered

Listen well communicate openly and honestly and
encourage others to do the same

Treat others as we would like to be treated
ourselves relating so well with them that they
actively seek to associate with us

Integrity
In all of our interactions we will
Foster trust by being truthful empathetic and
consistent

Be authentic and courageous aligning what we are
thinking saying feeling and doing

Be responsible for and follow through on the
commitments we make

Spirituality
In honoring the missions ministries and heritages of our Catholic and our Adventist sponsors we will
Add meaning and purpose to the lives of our
associates physicians and partners

Celebrate the role of spirituality in healing for
each individual

Serve each other and our communities in harmony
with the inclusiveness wholeness and touch that
characterized Christs healing ministry

Stewardship
In managing the natural human and financial resources to which we have been entrusted we will
Seek ways to appropriately utilize resources
allowing us to become more effective and productive

Act responsibly taking only those actions that
align with our mission

Be accountable to the organization and to each
other for our actions and the outcomes they produce

Imagination
In seeking to grow our ministry we will
Look beyond the challenges of the present and
envision what is possible

Cultivate and reward innovation and risk taking

Embrace continuous learning and positive
technological advancement

Excellence
In all we do we will
Put forth our personal and professional best
providing the highest quality of care of which we
are capable

Commit ourselves to continuous improvement seeking
to set the recognized performance standards within
our industry

Deliver a superior experience for all of our
customers sensing their needs and exceeding their
expectations

These are more than words to us Our mission is lived out every day by our actions and we are held accountable by our sponsors Catholic Health Initiatives and Penrose St Francis Health Systems to prove how we are fulfilling our mission In addition every significant decision made within Centura Health must undergo a Values Impact Analysis that weighs the decision in light of our core values

History

A Legacy of Care and Innovation
The success and innovation of todays Penrose Cancer Center can be traced to the Spencer Penrose family and their relentless pursuit of bringing worldclass cancer care to the doorsteps of southern Colorado residents Over the years PenroseSt Francis has partnered with national and international physicians and experts opened new facilities received top awards and honors and delivered superior patient outcomes all with the ultimate goal of providing the highest quality of care and helping patients win the war against cancer

The Penrose Cancer Center is one of the bestknown longstanding community cancer programs in the western United States The Penrose Cancer Center established the nations first radiation oncology residency program funded by the NCI Part of a notforprofit health system our advanced cancerfighting services include specialties in stateoftheart integrated multidisciplinary care to treat a wide range of adult cancer illnesses throughout our accessible and modern outpatient and inpatient facilities In addition to leadingedge treatment we also offer the best technological advances in cancer diagnosis and supportive care

Along with a legacy of providing advanced technology our specialists have a long history of regional and national recognition and have trained at premier medical centers across the country As part of our commitment to provide the best outcomes and the highest quality of care each of our staff members is selected based on our values of delivering prompt and personal care creativity imagination excellence in clinical research and community service