Ribbon-Cutting Slated for MCGHealth Cancer Center
1/25/2010
MCGHealth will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house at the new MCGHealth Cancer Center on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. The $31-million-dollar facility opened its doors to patients on Jan. 4.
Designed with a team of patient advisors, the spacious two-story structure at 1411 Laney Walker Blvd. features plush furnishings, eclectic fixtures, abundant windows, elegant artwork and other modern amenities, including a caf, library, meditation retreat and ground-level and rooftop gardens.
The center represents a new era in cancer care, treating the mind, body and spirit, said Sandra I. McVicker, Interim President and CEO at MCGHealth. The moment you walk in, you can see a difference. From the inspirational artwork to the therapeutic gardens, were providing a revolutionary healing environment that complements MCGHealths unique approach to care.
That approach involves a team of key cancer specialists who practice holistic care using the most advanced treatments in the region. Medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, psychologists and other caregivers provide quick and easy access for patients all under one roof. In addition, designated patient navigators answer questions and provide guidance to cancer patients.
Medical amenities in the new facility include a clinical lab, on-site pharmacy, 30 exam rooms, 30 chemotherapy infusion stations, six private treatment rooms and a bench-to-bedside clinical trials unit.
MCG Health, Inc. (d/b/a MCGHealth) is a not-for-profit corporation operating the MCGHealth Medical Center, MCGHealth Childrens Medical Center, the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center, and related outpatient facilities and services throughout the state. For more information, please visit mcghealth.org.
