Cancer Treatment Centers of America® Medicine & Science Names Rodney Huebbers Chief Operating Officer

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) Medicine & Science today announced the appointment of Rodney Huebbers as Chief Operating Officer. Beginning June 15, Huebbers, who will be based at CTCA headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla., will focus on the development and implementation of clinical programs throughout the CTCA enterprise. In his new role, he will provide leadership, resources and focused execution on clinical quality, research, innovation and strategy while working closely with the CTCA Chief Operating Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Medical Director and regional medical centers' executive leadership teams.

"We are thrilled to have Rodney on board as part of our executive team," said Maurie Markman, MD, President of CTCA® Medicine & Science. "His breadth of experience and extraordinary leadership skills will be critical as we continue to advance our overall commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and patient satisfaction."

Huebbers has more than 30 years of senior-level experience and most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of University Health System in Shreveport, La., where he orchestrated the transition and conversion of University Health System from a public entity to a private, not-for-profit health system subsidiary. Prior to his role at University Health System, Huebbers was President and Chief Operating Officer of Tenet Health System's Detroit Medical Center, and Chief Operating Officer of Vanguard Health System in San Antonio.

Huebbers is recognized among many professional and community associations, including the Board of Directors at University Health Consortium; Associate Professor, Executive Health Care Administration program at Peking University; and Associate Professor, Executive MBA program at Baylor University. In 2003, he received a Letter of Appreciation from the U.S. Senate for his efforts to contain the first Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) case in the United States.

Huebbers received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy and an MBA in Healthcare Finance from Bryant College.

About Cancer Treatment Centers of America®

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), with headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla., is a national network of five hospitals that specialize in the treatment of patients fighting complex or advanced-stage cancer. CTCA offers an integrative approach to cancer treatment that combines surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy with nutritional counseling, naturopathic medicine, mind-body therapy, and spiritual support to enhance quality of life and minimize side effects during treatment. The company serves patients from around the world at hospitals located in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Tulsa. Known for delivering the Mother Standard® of care and Patient Empowerment Medicine®, CTCA provides patients with comprehensive information about their treatment options so they can participate in their treatment decisions. For more information about CTCA, go to www.cancercenter.com, facebook.com/CancerCenter and twitter.com/CancerCenter.

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