GO2 Centers of Excellence (COEs) designated in lung cancer screening are committed to facilitating patient-centered communication and decision-making. COEs implement screening that is in accordance with current evidence and clinical guidelines from organizations such as the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Comprehensive Network (NCCN), while using a multidisciplinary approach to coordinate follow-up care, diagnostics and treatment. 

For patients in the Lititz and Lancaster communities, this designation reinforces quality and accessibility. While the recognition highlights the imaging services in Lititz and Lancaster, UPMC has Lung Cancer Screening Centers of Excellence designation across the central Pennsylvania region ensuring that patients, no matter where they live, have access to high-quality screenings. 

“We are proud to have UPMC Imaging Services in Lancaster and Lititz join the community of GO2 for Lung Cancer Centers of Excellence,” said GO2 Chief Healthcare Delivery Officer, Joelle Fathi. “A majority of people in the US living with or at risk for lung cancer are served by local community hospitals. Through GO2 COE network, we are working to foster and support collaboration and the sharing of knowledge needed to bring national and global advancements in early detection, treatment and care close to home.” 

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