Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics have announced the groundbreaking of the new South Central Iowa Radiation Center in the US.
Scheduled for completion in 2027, the centre will be located on the Pella Regional Health Center campus.
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The 7,800ft2 facility will feature diagnostic tools and treatment technologies.
Among the equipment to be housed at the centre is a TrueBeam linear accelerator, designed to provide radiation treatments, and a combined Biograph Trinion PET/CT unit, essential for accurate cancer diagnosis and treatment planning.
Pella Regional Health Center CEO Robert Kroese said: “A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Along with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, we are happy to help lessen that burden by expanding the delivery of radiation services to those who need them.
“This centre shows our commitment to providing world-class cancer care to patients throughout the region and allows us to create a place where patients and their family members can receive the compassionate care they need at one of the most difficult times in their life.”
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By GlobalDataThe establishment of the South Central Iowa Radiation Center aims to improve cancer care accessibility for the people of Marion County, Florida and nearby areas, minimising the necessity for long-distance travel to receive treatment.
This joint venture represents a partnership between two hospitals in the region, focusing on addressing the increasing demand for cancer services.
Knoxville Hospital & Clinic CEO Kevin Kincaid said: “Time is a valued commodity that we all cherish, and everyone deserves access to the health care they need.
“We are proud to be a part of this affiliation because it represents two great health care organisations coming together to address the growing need for cancer services. We want to give our patients peace of mind knowing they will receive the very best care they need to fight their cancer close to home.”
The construction of the South Central Iowa Radiation Center is projected to cost $14m.
Funding for the project will partly be sourced through a capital campaign led by the foundations of both hospitals.
