Bringing Cancer Care Close to Home
Bellefontaine, OH. Since breaking ground nearly a year ago and through the continued support of the community, the Cancer Network of West Central Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the High PointRegionalCancerCenter.
The state-of-the–art 15,000 square feet facility is located on 1.869 acres on Ewing Crawfis Circle at the SloanBoulevardProfessionalPark. The Cancer Network of West Central Ohio has invested over $4.5 million to bring advanced radiation therapy technology to Logan and surrounding counties.
“We are pleased to be part of the Cancer Network of West Central Ohio and to be able to provide excellence in cancer care right here in our own community” says Mandy Goble, President and CEO for Mary Rutan Hospital. “Before the opening of this facility, patients were required to travel several times a week to larger cities to receive radiation and chemotherapy treatment. The traveling adds extra stress and fatigue to an already difficult time for many patients and their families. The new CancerCenter allows us to increase cancer services and provide an environment within our community to improve cancer care with radiation oncology and medical oncology experts in one location, while providing specialized care to our patients”, states Ms. Goble.
The new facility offers additional space and comfort for both patients and their families. While friends or family members are waiting for their loved ones to receive treatments, they can spend time relaxing by the fireplace or browsing through resources in the community resource center (provided by the American Cancer Society). Dedicated rooms will serve patient privacy requirements and keep family conferences private. Outpatient laboratory services, social services, nutritional services, and pastoral care complete the many services provided.
Radiation Therapy Services will be administered by Rena B. Zimmerman, M.D. and Samuel P. Au, M.D. Dr. Zimmerman has been named the Medical Director of the High PointRegionalCancerCenter in Bellefontaine, and will be responsible for the Radiation Oncology Services. Dr. Zimmerman has an extensive background as a Medical Director with facilities in California, Arizona, Mississippi and most recently with the AllisonRadiationOncologyCenter in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Au is board certified in Radiation Oncology and completed his medical degree from the University of Southern California and has a strong background in both the technological and clinical areas with the Cancer Network of West Central Ohio.
MaryRutanHospital, in conjunction with The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, will provide Chemotherapy & Medical Oncology Services at the Ewing H. Crawfis Oncology Clinic, within the High PointRegionalCancerCenter. Magid H. Amer, M.D., FACP will provide cancer care weekly at the new CancerCenter. Dr. Amer’s experiences include, teaching faculty at the Wayne State University, School of Medicine; head of the Section Medical Oncology at King Faisal Specialty Hospital and Research Center in Saudi Arabia and Director of the Cairo Cancer Clinic. He has been extensively published in Peer Review Journals and brings a wealth of practical experience to his current practice at The James and the High PointRegionalCancerCenter.
The Cancer Network of West Central Ohio is comprised of six member hospitals; Mary Rutan Hospital, Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital, St. Rita’s Medical Center and Van Wert County Hospital. Jim Isaacs, President of the Cancer Network of West Central Ohio stated, “I am honored to be a part of a healthcare collaborative that is focused on providing quality healthcare at the most convenient location for the patient and the patient’s family. In just a few short months, this goal was achieved with the opening of the High PointRegionalCancerCenter in Bellefontaine.”
A Community Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held for the High PointRegionalCancerCenter on Thursday, March 25th. For more information about the Cancer Network of West Central Ohio and its cancer treatment facility in Bellefontaine, contact the High PointRegionalCancerCenter at (937) 592-9221.
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