Oncology

Children's National Memorial Hospital and Sibley Memorial Hospital, both in Washington, D.C., have partnered to co-manage a pediatric photon radiation therapy program, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.

Reps. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) and Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) have introduced a bill that would equalize payments for cancer treatment at hospitals and physician offices.

Johnstown, Pa.-based Memorial Medical Center has added a new epilepsy unit and treatment technology, according to a report from the Tribune Democrat.

Cleveland-based University Hospitals has expanded cancer services to its future merger partner, Parma (Ohio) Community General Hospital, according to a report from Crain's Cleveland Business.

Waukesha, Wis.-based ProHealth Care has purchased a 14-acre plot of land in Pewaukee, Wis., on which it intends to build an outpatient cancer center, according to a report from The Business Journal.

San Francisco, Calif.-based Dignity Health and Newport Beach, Calif.-based Alliance HealthCare will open a CyberKnife oncology center on the campus of San Francisco's Saint Francis Memorial Hospital.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Moncrief Cancer Foundation, both in Fort Worth, have entered a joint venture to create new a comprehensive cancer center, according to a report from the Fort Worth Business Press.

Three Ohio hospitals have recently expanded their cancer services, according to a report from the Journal News.

Royal Oak, Mich.-based Beaumont Health System opened a comprehensive breast care program at a new facility this past Tuesday.

UAB Cancer Care Network-affiliated Marshall Cancer Care Center opened this week in Guntersville, Ala., according to the local WHNT News channel.