Clarion Hospital Cancer Center Hosts Its 21st Annual Light Up Night

The Clarion Hospital Cancer Center, part of Independence Health System, is hosting its 21^st annual Light Up Night celebration to honor patients, caregivers and community supporters. The event will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Clarion Eagle’s Pavilion, 81 Stonehouse Road, Clarion 16214. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and conclude with a fireworks display.

This year’s theme, “Fighting Cancer Together,” emphasizes the collective effort it takes to treat cancer. Since 2003, the Clarion Hospital Cancer Center has provided patients with advanced treatment options, including cutting-edge surgical techniques and supportive therapies. The outpatient facility offers medical oncology services by a team of highly specialized providers and staff, certified in chemotherapy administration. Additionally, the Clarion Cancer Center provides top-tier radiation therapy and is an APEx accredited program through the American College for Radiation Oncology.

“We are excited to host the 21^st Annual Light Up Night Celebration,” said Tracy Myers, RN, BSN, director of oncology services at Clarion Hospital. “This year’s theme ‘Fighting Cancer Together’ highlights our commitment to ensuring no one faces cancer alone.”

The Light Up Night Celebration provides cancer patients, their families and the community an opportunity to unite in support and remembrance of those affected by cancer. This event is open to the public, and RSVP is not required. There will be food, games and entertainment throughout the evening, with music provided by In Harmony.

Learn more about the cancer care services available through Independence Health System by visiting www.independence.health.

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Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and 7,300 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning more than 10 counties.

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health