LEWIS-GALE CENTER WINS ACCREDITATION

                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, January 17, 1993                   TAG: 9301170148
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: E-3   EDITION: METRO 
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LEWIS-GALE CENTER WINS ACCREDITATION
The Lewis-Gale Regional Cancer Center in Salem has won accreditation from the American College of Radiology.
Officials said Lewis-Gale is only the second such cancer facility in Virginia and the 23rd in the country to receive the voluntary accreditation.
The hospital underwent an on-site review that included observation of staff, examination of patient records and an analysis of the physical plant.
"It's definitely a distinction for Lewis-Gale," said marketing director Terri Rush.
The voluntary accreditation is for three years, at which time another review will be conducted.
In addition to Lewis-Gale, Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News also has earned accreditation from the college.

by Bhavesh Jinadra by CNB