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The Oncology Institute Partners with Protocol Behavioral Health to Integrate Mental Health Services into Cancer Care
CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Oncology Institute (NASDAQ: TOI), a pioneer in value-based community oncology care, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Protocol Behavioral Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care for cancer patients. This collaboration underscores TOI’s commitment to delivering whole-person care by integrating behavioral health services directly into the cancer care journey. Research shows that approximately 30% of cancer
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