Elkins Corridor Medical Center
Bridgeport, WV – Elkins Corridor Medical Center, service provided by United Hospital Center, is proud to announce that Alison Boyce, APRN, CNP, has officially earned the Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP®) designation.
This professional credential, administered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), represents the gold standard in validating expert knowledge across the entire cancer care continuum.
The AOCNP® certification is a rigorous achievement that confirms a practitioner’s specialized proficiency in adult oncology, ranging from prevention and screening to treatment and end-of-life care. To earn this title, Boyce met stringent clinical requirements and passed a comprehensive 165-question examination covering critical areas such as cancer treatment, oncologic emergencies, and psychosocial support.
“By obtaining the AOCNP® credential, Alison Boyce demonstrates an unwavering commitment to professional excellence and the highest standards of patient safety,” Meredith Williams MPH, RN, OCN, Regional Director of Cancer Services for WVU Medicine’s Central Region. “This certification directly reflects our mission to provide cutting-edge, compassionate care to oncology patients in our community.”
To maintain this elite status, practitioners must engage in continuous professional development and clinical practice, ensuring they remain at the forefront of evolving cancer therapies. Boyce’s achievement joins a select group of nurse practitioners nationwide who hold this specialized oncology validation.
For more information on the oncology services provided by Alison Boyce, please visit the Elkins Corridor Medical Center website.
About WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
United Hospital Center (UHC) is the result of a merger between St. Mary’s and Union Protestant hospitals in 1970. This bold move provides North Central West Virginia with a regional community hospital that offers a vast array of services. The new UHC opened in 2010 and is located along I-79 in Bridgeport. The 736,403 square foot structure rises eight stories. It is designed around the environment with patients, family, employees, and community in mind, which includes enhanced patient privacy, a high level of technological integration, and improved access to care. The acute care facility has 292 private inpatient rooms and a medical staff that consists of more than 366 physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals. UHC has more than 2,613 employees and is a member of WVU Medicine (West Virginia United Health System). For more information about UHC, please visit uhcwv.org.