EDGEWOOD, Ky. – The St. Elizabeth Cancer Center represents a pair of boxing gloves in the fight against cancer, is a position that has a lot to offer and makes it exclusive in all 3 states.
It is a position where patients can detect, diagnose and care under one roof.
“Allowing us to deal seamlessly with patient care than historically fragmented care in the region, ranging from the doctor’s workplace to the doctor’s workplace in several buildings during the weeks,” said St. ‘s Medical Director Elizabeth Cancer Center, Dr. Doug Flora.
He said construction is an imperative to move on.
“The number of cancer patients is expected to double until 2030,” Flora said. “We have to be prepared for that. “
He said Kentucky was the country’s leader in cancer and death, meaning the disease will have to be fought on all fronts, making the new cancer center possible.
The new facility has a position where a multidisciplinary tumor committee will meet daily to review scans and tests to chart the most productive path of patient care.
“I’m convinced it’s important for doctors to talk to doctors,” Flora said.
This is a position where the purpose is to move from screening to biopsy, on the same day, if necessary. A real-time location formula tracks patients so they don’t have to stay in waiting rooms and an integrative technique along with clinical trials and genetic testing.
For example, a patient who receives a chemocure remedy in construction can also move to a help group, receive a massage, take a yoga class, locate a musical cure and even be informed to cook so that they can enjoy their meal in a training kitchen on the first floor.
“We’re actually in this,” Flora said, “We call it the intersection of love and science. “
He said he knew how vital this intersection is: he’s a survivor. Flora and her team made sure to interview patients during the process. The new construction is a reaction to the knowledge they have collected.
“Cancer is a team sport,” Flora said. “This requires committed nurses, medical researchers and staff. I think our region is more equipped to fight cancer today than it was 48 hours ago. “
From patient contributions to network membership, St. Louis affiliates. Elizabeth donated $1. 5 million to the project. The network donated $35 million.
Construction is also in COVID condition. It has contactless doors and the floors are sealed with an anti-infective. The real-time location formula can track anyone within six to 8 feet of any patient to track touch.