Oncology

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., may jointly purchase a $3.7 million linear accelerator for radiation services, according to a News-Journal report.

The $5 million Monroe (Mich.) Cancer Center, a joint venture partnership between Mercy Memorial Hospital System in Monroe, ProMedica and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit, opened yesterday, according to a WTOL 11 report.

Lancaster (Pa.) General Health will have groundbreaking ceremonies for its new $44 million Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Center on Sept. 14, according to a health system news release.

The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has released new accreditation standards for hospital cancer programs, according to an ACS news release.

Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, La., plans to open its $14.8 million Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in September, according to Daily Comet report.

Hospitals are always trying to improve their programs and service lines, whether by acquiring new equipment, building additional space, recruiting talented professionals or partnering with other organizations. While typically hospitals will partner with other hospitals, health systems or outpatient centers,…

Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va., has opened its new Regional Cancer Center, according to a Free Lance-Star report.

South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, Fla., has opened a cancer resource center for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, according to a Tampa Tribune report.

A group of oncologists has formed a non-profit drug company to fight the U.S. drug shortage, which includes at least 180 medications designed to treat cancer, according to a New York Times report.

Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System has requested state approval to relocate its cancer radiation therapy services from Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va., to Harbour View Health Center in Suffolk, Va., according to a Virginian-Pilot report.