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About Us
The mission of Advocate Health Care is to serve
the health needs of individuals, families and communities through
a holistic philosophy rooted in our fundamental understanding of
human beings as created in the image of God.
Our department serves oncology patients and their families with
the same mission and philosophy to help them and provide best care
possible during their hardships and fighting against cancer. We
offer tertiary center expertise in out-patient setting for patients
convenience.
Department of Radiation Oncology offers all treatment options
of radiotherapy with the latest medical equipment and technology.
We offer IMRT technology, 3-D conformal treatment, HDR and LDR
brachytherapy through ACMC, Stereotactic radiosurgery and soon
Cyberknife again through Advocate Christ Medical Center. Go to
Radiotherapy.net to learn more about what is available.
Currently, High Tech is the only outpatient facility in the southwest
area to operate a multi-row, multi-detector, helical CT scanner
(GE LightSpeed). This FDA-approved scanner completes a scan in
one breath hold with reduced radiation exposure, and produces enhanced
quality CT images.
Most major insurance
plans and managed care plans (HMOs and PPOs) in
addition to Medicare are accepted. Parking is free and provides
easy access to physically challenged patients who have special
needs.
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