Construction will soon begin on the AdventHealth Cancer Institute at Winter Garden, a $43.2 million investment from AdventHealth designed as a response to the growing demand for cancer care in the West Orange and South Lake counties of Florida.
The project was spurred in part by data from healthcare consulting agency Sg2, showing that demand for cancer care in Winter Garden is projected to rise significantly by 2027. The need for advanced imaging needs, including PET scans, is expected to increase by 11.7%, and the need for radiation therapy is anticipated to grow by 7.6%.
These local trends mirror national projections, the health system said, which indicates a rising demand for specialized cancer care, particularly in gastrointestinal, women's, prostate and hematologic oncology.
WHAT'S THE IMPACT
Located on the campus of AdventHealth Winter Garden, the three-story, 60,000-square-foot facility will provide a range of cancer treatment services, including radiation and medical oncology, advanced therapies such as immunotherapy, and personalized and targeted treatments tailored to each patient's genetic profile.
Care will be provided by a team of board-certified oncologists, specialized nurses and nurse navigators, said AdventHealth.
The new institute will also feature the Eden Spa and Boutique, offering specialized products and services to support patients experiencing hair loss, lymphedema and post-mastectomy needs.
"The diagnosis of cancer is always devastating for patients and their families," said Dr. Mark A. Socinski, a thoracic medical oncologist and medical director of the AdventHealth Cancer Institute. "Our responsibility is to ensure access to state-of-the-art cancer care, delivered in the most convenient way possible, with therapies that can be lifesaving and life-prolonging."
THE LARGER TREND
Last year, AdventHealth signed a definitive agreement to assume management of St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, North Carolina. The health system renamed the hospital AdventHealth Polk to reflect its national network and brand.
Operating more than 50 hospitals in nine states, AdventHealth is among the nation's largest faith-based health systems.
The system also includes more than 1,200 care sites, including emergency rooms, urgent care centers, home health and hospice agencies, and medical office buildings.
ON THE RECORD
"We recognize the importance of providing high-quality, whole-person cancer care close to home," said Kari Vargas, CEO of AdventHealth Winter Garden and the Northwest market. "The new space has been designed to prioritize patient comfort, dignity and healing, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to feel whole."
Jeff Lagasse is editor of Healthcare Finance News.
Email: jlagasse@himss.org
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