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Commission on Cancer® gives approval with gold-level commendation after recent site visit The American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC) recently granted one of its highest accreditations — Three-Year Approval with…

Alcohol & substance use screening program started Capital Health is working to answer a major health need in Trenton by starting an Alcohol and Substance Use Program at its Regional Medical Center, which is also Mercer County’s…

CyberKnife® Stereotactic Radiosurgery has been shown to be an effective form of treatment for prostate cancer, and as of 2014, it is now included in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines as a valid…

Barrett’s esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition that affects up to 3.5 million adults in the U.S. The condition commonly goes undiagnosed and can lead to esophageal cancer, making it one of the more dangerous conditions that affect the…

New program launched as part of Center for Digestive Health Dr. Anil Balani, a board certified, fellowship trained gastroenterologist with experience in diagnosing and treating inflammatory bowel disease has joined Capital Health and will…

National Brain Tumor Center established Hopewell Twp., NJ - Dr. Roy Patchell, an internationally known leader in neuro-oncology, has joined Capital Institute for Neurosciences as Director of Neuro-Oncology, further…

Pre-hospital alert - reduces time to treatment - observation unit for monitoring Hopewell Twp., NJ - Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell today announced that it has become the first, and only, hospital in the Mercer/Bucks County…

“When it’s time to plan a treatment strategy for breast cancer, it’s very important to have a clear road map with every advanced imaging tool at your disposal. At Capital Health, we have a nationally accredited Breast Imaging Center of…

Colorectal cancers are the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States but, when found early, have an almost 90% chance for cure. Turning 50 is an important milestone but it’s also the age where you become at-risk for…

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot develops in a major vein, mostly in the lower leg and thigh. While there is a wide range of symptoms that patients may have (see sidebar), DVT can also move from the legs and block the…