Pocono Medical Center announced recently that it is entering into a new agreement with Lehigh Valley Health Network to provide medical director and professional services for radiation oncology at the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center.

Patients will be cared for by the physicians who provide radiation oncology services at the LVHN cancer centers in Allentown and Bethlehem.The new affiliation follows the decision by Michael Greenberg, who has been medical director at the cancer center since 1988, to step down, effective Feb. 28."After 26 years of helping to build what has become a world-class cancer center, it is time to move on to a new challenge," Greenberg said. "We have accomplished much in these two-and-a half decades, and I am proud of having played a part in developing this important service to the community."LVHN's physicians are experienced in all aspects of radiation therapy, have a history of receiving strong patient satisfaction scores and quality outcomes. Their leadership has produced consistent quality and innovation and will help Pocono Medical Center's radiation oncology program continue expanding its services."We are excited about this new affiliation with the highly respected Lehigh Valley Health Network, which will continue to serve area residents with world-class cancer care," said Jeff Snyder, Pocono Medical Center president and CEO. "We are most grateful to Dr. Greenberg for his many contributions to our cancer center and our patients. We wish him much continued success."LVHN will begin providing services on March 1 and will be working closely with Greenberg and the PMC oncology team to provide a seamless transition of care.