The fully renovated Cancer Centre at Owen Sound Regional Hospital opens today.
All three oncologists have now moved to the 5th floor, and will be seeing patients in the new centre.
Oncology services used to be spread over three floors of the hospital.
The 5th floor Cancer Centre has forty per cent more space, two chemotherapy treatment rooms, more privacy, a larger waiting area and more efficient work spaces.
Grey Bruce Health Services books over 14,000 cancer visits per year.
The new cancer treatment area is a key part of "the Hospital Campaign," which is an $11.4 million fundraising effort focusted on improving cancer care throughout Grey and Bruce Counties.
The plan will also fund upgrades to equipment and facilities at all six Grey Bruce Health Services sites.
The Campaign still needs to raise about $700,000.more to hit the target.
“This much needed renovation was made possible by generous donations to The Hospital Campaign, and through the hard work of our five foundations, auxiliaries and many dedicated volunteer fundraisers,” said Bob McDowall, who recently stepped down as Chair of the GBHS Board of Directors due to cancer. “As a cancer patient myself, I know how important this service is to our communities, and on behalf of GBHS, I’d like to thank our donors for making the cancer journey a little more comfortable for patients, families and staff.”
“We book over 14,000 cancer visits per year at GBHS, and we were long overdue for a modern, dedicated Cancer Centre. We’re pleased to offer a new, redesigned space where our staff can continue delivering the best care possible to our patients,” said Lance Thurston, GBHS President and CEO.
