North Star Lodge Cancer Care Services

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The innovative and comprehensive cancer care offered at North Star Lodge allows Central Washington cancer patients the same treatments available at major cancer centers throughout the country -- without ever leaving Yakima. At North Star, quality care is a unique blend of technology, expertise and compassion. All wrapped up in a distinctly beautiful environment, specifically designed for healing.

In honor of Hospice Month we invite you to join us for a free presentation from Patti Digh, author of "Life is a Verb." Wednesday, Nov.3 at 7-8:30 PM at Seasons Performance Hall. For info call 509-576-5794
Join us for "Be the Match" donor registry event
At North Star Lodge

2. Swab the cheek
3. Donate blood if chosen to donate & save a life!
First 100 donors get free lunch between 11 AM - 1 PM.
North Star Lodge Donors

2010 Bruce McDonnell Golf Classic: Thank You!
The McDonnell family says thank you to our sponsors and all the golfers at this year's Bruce McDonnell Gold Classic. Read more...
Cncer de Prstata - conozca los factores de riesgo y aprenda a prevenirlo

Interview with Dr Li from North Star Lodge

Learn at Lunch
An education program designed to help our patients and community learn more about all aspects of cancer and cancer treatment. Seminars are held at 12:00 Noon at North Star Lodge and a light lunch is provided. No Charge. Registration is required to reserve your space. Please call Kitty Inaba at 574-3441/ Life After Cancer
Month-by-month sessions to help cancer survivors deal with common problems shared by treatment survivors, manage social, physical, and emotional health, find a "new normal", and appreciate Every New Day.
Group facilitated by Sheila Leskinen, M.S., L.M.F.T.
2010 Meeting Dates and Featured Sessions
Tuesday, Sept. 28th

Cutting Edge Clinical Trials
"As an early-stage clinical trial research facility, North Star Lodge is conducting clinical trials on par with some of the largest and best-funded research centers in the United States," according to Dr. Thomas Boyd MD, board-certified in adult Hematology and Medical Oncology, and the Medical Director of U.S. Oncology clinical trials at Memorial's North Star Lodge. "Our lack of bureaucracy here often means we are able to offer clinical trial treatments to patients in Central Washington sooner than even the better known university facilities," he adds. "The trials that are done at North Star are very carefully managed. Patients do not need to go to a large center to receive cutting edge treatment. The best treatment available today is provided right here by our physicians."
Starting in 2009, North Star Lodge and The Memorial Foundation will begin a concentrated effort to obtain donations specifically designated for research. The establishment of a North Star Lodge Research Fund will ensure continued growth and excellence for this important component of cancer treatment.
North Star Lodge Cancer Center An example of practice excellence among medium practices
The facility name conjures a mental picture of a beautiful, tranquil lodge in an idyllic lush mountain setting. The 42,000 square foot facility does not disappoint. It is a bi-level structure on approximately five acres. You cross a rough plank bridge, over a bubbling stream to enter the foyer. A large portico shelters the front entrance protecting patients and visitors from occasional inclement weather. continued...