The International Cardio-Oncology Society Welcomes 16 New Centers of Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2024

The International Cardio-Oncology Society (IC-OS) proudly announces its newest class of Centers of Excellence (COE), recognizing 16 outstanding institutions from six countries for their exceptional expertise and commitment to advancing cardio-oncology care.

The IC-OS COE certification is a prestigious designation awarded to institutions that have demonstrated superior standards in the care and treatment of patients within the cardio-oncology sphere. This certification establishes a robust quality metrics framework that fosters the development, growth, and clinical impact of each recognized program.

This year, the IC-OS welcomes 14 Gold-level and 2 Silver-level Centers of Excellence spanning across the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, Russia, and Taiwan. These institutions exemplify clinical excellence, innovation, and leadership in addressing the complex intersection of cancer and cardiovascular health.

“The COE designation reflects a program’s commitment to excellence in cardio-oncology and highlights the global collaboration essential to advancing patient care in this growing field,” said Vijay Rao, MD, PhD, Chair of the IC-OS Centers of Excellence Committee. “We are inspired by the dedication of these institutions and their contributions to improving outcomes for patients worldwide.”

The IC-OS COE certification serves as a beacon for healthcare providers, patients, and the broader medical community, reinforcing the importance of integrative care models and clinical expertise in managing the unique challenges faced by cardio-oncology patients.

Newly-Certified Centers of Excellence

• Gold Level Centers:
  • Advent Health Heart, Lung & Vascular Institute, Florida, USA
  • Allegheny General Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Assuta Ashdod University Medical Center, Israel
  • CHI Memorial Hospital, Tennessee, USA
  • Connecticut Children’s Hospital, USA
  • Dell Children’s Medical Center, Texas, USA
  • Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
  • Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
  • Moscow Cardio-Oncology Center based on the S.S. Yudin City Clinical Hospital, Russia
  • Northwestern University, Illinois, USA
  • NYU Langone Health, New York, USA
  • Rush University Medical Center, Illinois, USA
  • Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center, USA
• Silver Level Centers:
  • Central Sydney Cardiology, Australia
  • TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute, Ohio, USA

These newly designated Centers of Excellence join an esteemed network of institutions that share a unified vision of advancing the field of cardio-oncology through clinical practice, education, and research.

For more information on the IC-OS Centers of Excellence program or to learn about the impact of cardio-oncology care, visit  ic-os.org.

About the International Cardio-Oncology Society

The International Cardio-Oncology Society (IC-OS) is a global organization dedicated to improving the cardiovascular health of patients with cancer. Through education, research, and advocacy, IC-OS fosters collaboration and innovation to address the unique challenges of cardio-oncology.

Media Contact:
Stephen J. Casselli, PhD
Executive Director of IC-OS
813-323-5448
StephenCasselli@ic-os.org