Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced a new partnership with Phoenix cancer care provider City of Hope, forming an agreement that is meant to expand access to specialized oncology services not currently available in northern Arizona.
When a patient needs a type of care that is not available at NAH or another local healthcare provider, they are often referred to providers in the Valley, traveling hours to receive treatment.
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