Evansville, Indiana, May 12th, 2010 – Evansville Cancer Center/Vantage Oncology was awarded accreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), an independent, recognized accreditation authority. It earned this distinction after HFAP conducted an extensive and objective review of the Cancer Center’s quality and safety standards.

“Evansville Cancer Center clearly demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care,” said Michael Zarski, CEO of HFAP. “We base our decision on federal standards, patient safety and treatment, quality improvement, and environmental safety. Evansville Cancer Center met or exceeded standards in every case.”
“We’re proud to achieve this prestigious distinction,” said Julia Georgesen, Regional Director of Operations – Midwest, Vantage Oncology.  “By awarding us accreditation, the HFAP has recognized our commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients and our community. In fact, quality is consistently the priority focus in our strategic plans and goals.”

The HFAP is one of only three national voluntary accreditation programs authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to survey all hospitals and other medical facilities for compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.

The HFAP is a non-profit, nationally recognized accreditation organization. It has been accrediting healthcare facilities for more than 60 years and under Medicare since its inception. Its mission is to advance high quality patient care and safety through objective application of recognized standards. Its accreditation is recognized by the federal government, state governments, managed care organizations, and insurance companies.  For more information, go to: www.hfap.org.

About Therapy Associates, PC
Therapy Associates was founded by Al Korba, M.D. and Aly J. Razek, M.D. in June 1983 to deliver radiation and medical oncology services. Today, Evansville based Therapy Associates is operated by Jon D. Frazier, M.D. who serves as the practice’s Medical Director.  The practice provides advanced medical and radiation therapy services to communities at six free-standing cancer centers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.  Therapy Associates has distinguished itself during the past 25 years as one of the premier radiation oncology groups in the nation with a proven record of excellence in clinical treatment, superiority in service delivery and technical acumen to develop new cancer treatment programs.  For more information about Therapy Associates, visit www.evansvillecancercenter.com.

About Vantage Oncology, Inc.
Founded in October 2002, Manhattan Beach, California-based Vantage Oncology, Inc. acquires, joint ventures, develops and operates state-of-the-art radiation oncology centers.  Vantage Oncology was created in response to the growing need among cancer patients, hospitals and physicians for accessible and advanced radiation treatment therapies.  Vantage Oncology is led by a seasoned management team, including Chief Executive Officer Michael Fiore, Medical Director Leslie Botnick, M.D., Chief Financial Officer Marshal Salomon and Chief Development Officer Mark Ahern.  For more information about Vantage Oncology, visit www.vantageoncology.com.

Contact:
Robin Lawrence, Director of Marketing                                                    
Evansville Cancer Center/Vantage Oncology
812-474-6000
e-mail: rlawrence@vantageoncology.com