Designations and Awards
A LEADING CANCER CENTER
We are a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a not-for-profit alliance of 27 of the world’s leading cancer centers. NCCN centers are at the forefront of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care, and lead the way in conducting groundbreaking research.COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER
Fox Chase Cancer Center has earned the highest designation from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. These elite centers are recognized for excellence in cancer treatment, research, prevention, and education.
PRIZES AND PRESTIGE
Fox Chase physicians have won numerous awards, including two Nobel Prizes, a Kyoto Prize, and a Lasker Prize.
CLINICAL TRIALS AND RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
Our physicians and researchers frequently set new guidelines for breakthrough medicine and comprehensive care. We are a powerhouse for innovative research, with nearly 400 clinical and basic research projects occurring at any one time.
TOP HOSPITAL
Fox Chase programs are accredited by the Commission on Cancer, the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Radiology, the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy, the Lung Cancer Alliance, the National Pancreas Foundation, and many more.
TOP DOCTORS
Our physicians are consistently named among the best in their specialties in Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Docs lists.
NURSING EXCELLENCE
We received the Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. Fox Chase is the first in Pennsylvania and first acute specialty hospital in the U.S. to receive Magnet status.