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UCBC will offer Telehealth services during COVID-19

March 27, 2020

Updated: 03/30/2020 For the health and safety of all UCBC patients, their family members, and our staff, we are encouraging our patients to utilize…

Important Announcement Regarding COVID-19

March 13, 2020

Your health and safety is our top priority. There have been no cases of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at UCBC. To ensure the safety…

Complimentary Wine Social | 3/4/2020

February 15, 2020

Come mingle with University Cancer and Blood Center and Oconee Cancer Care – From Atlanta Oncology on Wednesday, March 4th from 6 – 8…

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A little positivity for this Monday ☀️ UCBC ho

A little positivity for this Monday ☀️ UCBC hopes everyone is staying safe and well ♥️

We want to extend another huge thank you to our am

We want to extend another huge thank you to our amazing staff (so many not pictured here) and group of providers who are continuing to provide patients with quality, compassionate care during this time. Always know that we are devoted to your care and healing through ALL the challenges and victories. Sending peace and wellness out to all of our patients, caregivers, and team this weekend. Stay safe ❤️ #UCBCStrong

The University Cancer & Blood Center team would li

The University Cancer & Blood Center team would like to say an enormous thank you to our patients and their families for their patience and understanding during this uncertain time. As of today, March 19th, 2020, we are still asking that caregivers and companions remain outside of the UCBC facilities. This policy will be implemented until further notice. We understand this is extremely difficult for those seeking support during cancer treatment but believe this measure is crucial in limiting unnecessary contact with other patients during the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We will continue to update our patients as circumstances evolve and develop. Again, thank you all ❣️ #UCBCStrong

3/17/2020 In addition to our update from yesterday

3/17/2020
In addition to our update from yesterday, UCBC is implementing the following practices at all of our facilities to ensure your health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak:
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- UCBC's medical office spaces are continuously cleaned as part of our normal course of business, and we will maintain rigorous standards including cleaning and disinfecting high-touch, high-traffic areas.
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- UCBC offices are stocked with quality hand soap and disinfectant supplies.
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- UCBC is ensuring that our employees have the information they need to stay healthy. Employees not feeling well in any regard will not be allowed in the workplace.
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- Limiting the amount of contact that our patients have with shared objects can help reduce the spread of certain infections, including COVID-19. Therefore, UCBC has removed all magazines, books and other reading material from our waiting areas and exam rooms
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The CDC recommends the following if you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19. If you are at higher risk because of your age or because you have a serious long-term health problem (immunocomprimised), it is extra important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease:
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- Stock up on supplies (medications, food, household supplies, etc.).
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- Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others.
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- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.
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-To the extent possible, avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places – elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, handshaking with people, etc. Use a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hand or finger if you must touch something.
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- Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces. Your risk of exposure to respiratory viruses like COVID-19 may increase in crowded, closed-in settings with little air circulation if there are people in the crowd who are sick.
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- Consult with your health care provider for more info about monitoring your health for symptoms suggestive of COVID-19.

3/16/2020 Dear UCBC Patients & Families, In orde

3/16/2020 Dear UCBC Patients & Families,
In order to protect our patients and caregivers we are limiting our entrances and visitation policy amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We will be screening each patient at all locations, at the entrance doors. At all UCBC locations, we are asking: - If you are sick, have a fever, or a confirmed case of COVID-19, don’t visit or accompany a patient.
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NO companions/caregivers will be allowed inside with patients or inside the building.
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All 3, 6 or 12-month appointments will be rescheduled, as well as Live Well appointments.
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Patients can speak with a UCBC Staff member about exceptions and special circumstances.
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Visitors MUST wash their hands, or use hand sanitizer, before and after leaving rooms and UCBC buildings.
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In addition, if you are limiting your exposure to the public would like to reschedule your appointment for any other reason, we will be happy to do that and, if necessary, provide refills by request. If you have any other questions about your visit or scheduling a visit, contact our office directly. All NON-ESSENTIAL appointments will be rescheduled.
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These restrictions are being put in place for the safety of you, our patient’s caregivers, staff and the community. If you think you may have been exposed to coronavirus or are experiencing symptoms, please call 866-460-1119.
Sincerely,
Your UCBC Healthcare Team Please visit the link in our bio for more updates.

University Cancer & Blood Center is committed to t

University Cancer & Blood Center is committed to the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community. As we continue to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we want to assure you that we are taking precautions necessary to ensure your safety. We are currently open regular business hours and are continuing to care for our patients as normal. If you have a scheduled appointment at UCBC, please plan to keep this appointment unless you are experiencing symptoms like fever, cough, congestion, sore throat, runny nose or shortness of breath. If you are a patient who is experiencing these symptoms, please call our office (706) 353-2990 to speak with our Triage Nurse. They will provide guidance about whether you should come to the clinic or wait until symptoms subside. To learn more about how University Cancer & Blood Center is handling #COVID19, as well as view guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, or if you have concerns about exposure, please visit the link in our bio for more information. We will continue to diligently monitor developments and update our patients and staff accordingly.

Clinical trial myth number 3 🔬❗️ Placebos a

Clinical trial myth number 3 🔬❗️ Placebos are rarely used in cancer treatment clinical trials. They are used when there is no standard treatment. Or, they may be used in a clinical trial that compares standard treatment plus a placebo, with standard treatment plus a new treatment. The placebo is designed to look like the medicine being tested, but it is not active. Using a placebo in this way can help prevent patients and their doctors from figuring out which treatment group they were assigned to.Placebos are another way to help prevent bias in research. You always will be told if the study uses a placebo.⠀
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Meet Kuang Chang, MD! Dr. Chang is board-certified

Meet Kuang Chang, MD! Dr. Chang is board-certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine and joined UCBC in July 2019. He joined our practice following his service as as Chief of Hematology and Oncology at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base in California, the U.S. Air Force’s largest medical center in the continental United States, serving military and their families in eight states ✈️ Dr. Chang was deployed in 2018 to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. While there, he served as the medical director for the apheresis center and lab and was the primary Oncology and Hematology consultant. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service in 2014 and 2016. He enjoys fatherhood, cycling, hiking, and snowboarding 🚲 ❤️ #UCBCStrong⠀
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Educating the community about cancer, its effects,

Educating the community about cancer, its effects, and advances in research are crucial to raising awareness in Northeast Georgia. Thank you to everyone who came out to Wednesday night's Wine Social at Richard's Wine Bar with UCBC and Oconee Cancer Care - Atlanta Oncology ❣️🍷 It was one for the books!
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The physicians and staff of UCBC are committed to

The physicians and staff of UCBC are committed to the best possible outcome for every patient who walks through our doors ❤️ We recognize the fundamental right each cancer patient has to receive the highest standard of care in treatments, technologies and clinical trials of the newest therapies — all delivered with compassion and respect for individual dignity.⠀
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We love celebrating Blaine, UCBC’s Chief Operati

We love celebrating Blaine, UCBC’s Chief Operations Officer 🎉 Happiest of birthdays to the life of every office party! You don’t look a day over 25 🎈
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Often times, patients begin clinical trials when t

Often times, patients begin clinical trials when they are just starting their treatment. However, patients should ask their physician about a clinical trial at any point during their care ❣️⠀
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