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As is the case with most cancers, successfully treating lung cancer means catching it as early as possible. But because of the nature of this cancer’s early-stage symptoms, that’s not always possible. OHC and Mercy Health have joined forces to   (Read More)

According to OHC Chief Medical Officer David Kirlin, “One of our Oncology Medical Home goals is to facilitate urgent care for our patients. Our weekend office hours project is an example of this plan. We also want same-day evaluation to be   (Read More)

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly called the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or “Obamacare,” is a federal statute. Together with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, it represents the most significant   (Read More)

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly called the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or “Obamacare,” is a federal statute. Together with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, it represents the most significant   (Read More)

Of all the forms of cancer, perhaps none strikes at the heart of a person more than breast cancer. This disease not only threatens the life of the woman who has it, but can also leave deep, negative feelings of embarrassment, being incomplete, or   (Read More)

Lung cancer is characterized by the presence of cancerous cells that form in the linings of air passages inside the lungs. In 2013, according to the National Cancer Institute, there will be 228,190 new cases diagnosed. This makes lung cancer the   (Read More)

Sally says the staff at OHC are “Competent and caring.  You couldn’t ask for nicer people.”   (Read More)

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is most often found in people that are age 50 and older. It impacts all racial and ethnic groups, as well as both sexes. By the end of 2013, there will be 142,820 new cases diagnosed, making it the   (Read More)

Theresa is an OHC staff member who treats her patients the way she would want her family members treated.   (Read More)

Clinical pathways. What are they exactly? The words conjure the image of a medical doctor or some lab coat-wearing technician taking you on a hike. But that’s not the kind of path we’re talking about. In our world, and yours if you’re a cancer   (Read More)

Rick says the staff at OHC has treated him like a person, and they care.   (Read More)

Early on Nov. 4, OHC’s 16th and newest location — OHC West — opened and began receiving its West-side patients. And first reports indicate that they are as delighted we are. Located in Suite 100 and 200 of the Medical Office Building on the   (Read More)

The cure for blood cancer looks exactly like you! November is National Bone Marrow Donor Month. The Be The Match organization is holding events around the country to get people to join the Be The Match registry. In our Cincinnati community, bone   (Read More)