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Starting today, residents of the Twin Tiers won’t have to go far to receive world-renowned cancer care. They’ll have access to UPMC CancerCenter’s advanced clinical care and the latest research, close to home, under a new affiliation agreement with the Patterson Cancer Center located on Cole Memorial’s campus. “The staff of the Patterson Cancer Center at Cole Memorial has a long history of providing evidenced-based cancer care for residents of north central Pennsylvania,” said Cole Memorial’s President and Chief Executive Officer Ed Pitchford. “This new affiliation will link Cole with UPMC, an international research based organization. By doing so, we will deploy the same support programs and use the same researched based protocols afforded cancer patients at other UPMC CancerCenter locations.” The local management, physicians and staff will remain at Cole Memorial however they will now have a professional, formal collaborative relationship with oncology colleagues at UPMC Ca...

Bill Sallade presents a check to Marcia Austin at the Patterson Cancer Care Center. The funds will benefit patients at the PCCC and were raised during the third annual Kathy Sallade Memorial 9-ball Pool Tournament in February. Mrs. Sallade loved pool and always thought of others before herself, even while undergoing cancer treatment. The annual tournament will continue to benefit PCCC patients. Also pictured are Theresa Robinson, left, and Matthew Sallade. To donate toward the fund, contact CCMH’s fund development at 274-5204.