Harrington and 21st Century Oncology, Inc. Will Bring Latest Radiation
Therapies and Medical Oncology to the Region
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Harrington
Hospital today officially broke ground on a state-of-the-art Cancer Center
that will deliver the latest in radiation therapies and medical oncology to
the region.
The $14 million two-story free-standing center, to be built at the edge
of the Harrington Hospital campus in Southbridge, will be the first
facility of its kind between Springfield and Worcester. It will feature the
latest technologies and treatments, such as Intensity Modulated Radiation
Therapy (IMRT) and Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), which focuses the
radiation treatment on the tumor and spares the normal tissue. The center
is a joint venture with 21st Century Oncology, Inc.
"There is a great need for a center of this nature in the region.
People in South Central Massachusetts will no longer have to travel great
distances to receive world-class cancer care. By building this center, we
will enable our patients to receive Harrington's trademark TLC -- total
local care," said Harrington Hospital Chief Executive Officer Edward Moore,
who presided at the groundbreaking with Alan Peppel, the chairman of the
board of Harrington Hospital; Hamer Clarke, chairman of the Building
Committee of the Harrington Board of Directors; H. Hugo Myslicki of 21st
Century Oncology, Inc.; State Senator Richard Moore; and State
Representatives Geraldo Alicea, Anne Gobi and Todd Smola.
The 21,000 square-foot, two-story center, slated to open in the second
half of 2009, will be staffed by certified radiation and medical
oncologists with expansion to include surgical subspecialties currently
only available in Worcester. The center will include a chemotherapy suite,
state-of-the-art linear accelerator and treatment planning equipment,
advanced clinical trials and cancer support services.
About Harrington Memorial Hospital
Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge,
http://www.harringtonhospital.org, provides medical and surgical inpatient care,
24-hour emergency services and psychiatric care, obstetrical care,
intensive/coronary care, and comprehensive outpatient services.
Harrington's mission is to deliver Total Local Care (TLC), providing
personalized, compassionate care and advanced technology close to home for
residents and communities of South Central Massachusetts and Northeastern
Connecticut.
About 21st Century Oncology, Inc.
21st Century Oncology, Inc. based in Fort Myers, Florida, is a leading
developer and operator of freestanding and hospital-based radiation therapy
centers. The company operates numerous centers throughout the United
States, and it has successfully treated thousands of cancer patients, in
its 23 years in business. Several of its senior radiation oncologists have
served as leaders of the American College of Radiation Oncology and other
prestigious professional cancer care organizations and credentialing
bodies. For more information, visit http://www.21stcenturyoncology.com.
SOURCE Harrington Hospital
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Related links:
http://www.21stcenturyoncology.com
http://www.harringtonhospital.org
CONTACT:
Tom Nutile, +1-508-764-2418,
tnutile@harringtonhospital.org or Dawn Sanchez, +1-508-765-3146,
dsanchez@harringtonhospital.org, both of Harrington Hospital
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