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Corinth, MS- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RE: Magnolia Regional Health Center Breaks Ground on New Cancer CenterFebruary 19, 2008 – Magnolia Regional Health Center (www.mrhc.org) today announced it will begin construction on its new cancer care facility beginning Thursday, February 28, 2008. Expected to be completed by November 2008, The Cancer Center at Magnolia will enable patients to receive the most advanced cancer care in northeast Mississippi.
A 17,000 square-foot comprehensive care facility, The Cancer Center at Magnolia will offer state-of-the-art radiation therapy technology, including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT); integrated medical oncology and chemotherapy services; clinical research offices; and supportive care services and resources for patients and families. Medical oncology services will be provided by the West Clinic and radiation oncology services will be provided by Radiation Oncology of North Mississippi.
“We are extremely excited about breaking ground on The Cancer Center at Magnolia,” said Magnolia Regional Health Center Chief Executive Officer Ricky D. Napper. “With the addition of The Cancer Center at Magnolia, Magnolia Regional Health Center continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing patients across northeast Mississippi with the latest advances in cancer care.”
The Cancer Center at Magnolia will enable physicians, hospital staff and supportive care professionals to collaborate and focus on patient care and satisfaction. It will also offer complete information on prevention, screenings and cancer care education.
Magnolia Regional Health Center will host a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, February 28, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the occasion. The ceremony will be held on the lawn behind the Surgery Center.
About Magnolia Regional Health Center
Located in Corinth, Mississippi, Magnolia Regional Health Center is a 164-bed community hospital that provides care to patients in Alcorn County and the five surrounding counties in northeast Mississippi and three counties in southern Tennessee. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Magnolia Regional Health Center currently offers 19 Centers of Excellence and is committed to providing quality care for all patients. Magnolia Regional Health Center was recently named one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Mississippi Business Journal.
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