Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services
A large health system in New York is investing over $20 million to expand its imaging and oncology services.
Rochester Regional Health, which operates nine hospitals and dozens of outpatient and specialty clinics, recently broke ground on an $8.9 million expansion of its oncology unit housed by the Lipson Cancer Institute at its Unity campus. Nearby, at the Unity Professional Office Building, RRH is erecting a state-of-the-art outpatient imaging facility to the tune of $12 million.
The Lipson Cancer Institute expansion will double the facility’s infusion capacity from 10 to 20 bays, paving the way for more patients to be seen in a timely manner. The renovations also include the addition of a dedicated oncology pharmacy, allowing for more streamlined patient treatment.
“Expanding infusion capacity and adding a dedicated oncology pharmacy allows us to care for more patients while also improving the efficiency and coordination of treatment,” Jeffrey Haynes, MD, executive medical director of cancer services, said in a statement. “This project reflects a focused investment in the clinical environment and care teams that support patients throughout their treatment journey.”
The new outpatient imaging facility will offer all diagnostic radiology services, including MRI, CT, DEXA, X-ray, mammography and ultrasound. It has been designed in a way that promotes collaboration between imaging, oncology and other specialty providers.
Leaders with RRH have signaled that these investments were made to improve care coordination for those who need it the most.
“This investment is about building the future of care for our community,” Richard 'Chip' Davis, PhD, chief executive officer of Rochester Regional Health, added. “By expanding cancer services and expanding comprehensive imaging capabilities at Unity, we are strengthening our ability to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care closer to home.”
Construction on the imaging facility is set to start later in April, while both projects are expected to wrap up before the end of this year.
In addition to her background in journalism, Hannah also has patient-facing experience in clinical settings, having spent more than 12 years working as a registered rad tech. She began covering the medical imaging industry for Innovate Healthcare in 2021.