With the establishment of the new regional oncology network OncoNoVo+, cancer patients in the provinces of North Holland and Flevoland now have access to the best oncological care. On November 7, all 13 hospitals in this region signed the collaboration agreement. "Through this network, we can discuss the treatment of patients in regional multidisciplinary teams," said oncological surgeon Geert Kazemier of Amsterdam UMC.
Using the Same Language
The collaboration focuses on care, research, education, and improving the organization of oncological care in the region. By using the same language and information standards in patient records in all hospitals, this means that everyone uses the same terms for the same concepts, enabling research in larger patient groups. The outcomes of this research will benefit future patients.
95% Close to Home
The hospitals have the same approach and pool knowledge and expertise. The goal is that 95% of cancer treatments are provided close to home. For more specialized care, patients may need to go to one of the expert centers within the network. After treatment there, the patient returns to the regional hospital as soon as possible for further treatment, follow-up, and aftercare.
The hospitals in OncoNoVo+ are:
- Amsterdam UMC
- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
- Bovenij
- Dijklander Ziekenhuis
- Flevoziekenhuis
- Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep
- OLVG
- Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis
- Spaarne Gasthuis
- Tergooi
- Zaans medisch Centrum
- Ziekenhuis Amstelland
- Ziekenhuis St Jansdal
The plus sign of OncoNoVo+ symbolizes healthcare institutions within and outside the region that also want to collaborate.