Westman cancer treatment centre officially opens
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This article was published 30/06/2011 (5391 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Although it’s been up and running for over a week, top provincial brass cut a ribbon to officially open the new Western Manitoba Cancer Centre on Thursday morning.
The new, $24-million centre will bring optimal cancer treatment closer to home for Manitobans living in the western part of the province, said Premier Greg Selinger.
"Our investment in the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre offers more treatment options to Westman residents," Selinger said. "The centre’s radiation therapy program alone will serve as many as 400 Brandon and area residents every year who otherwise would have had to travel to Winnipeg."
The Western Manitoba Cancer Centre will provide residents of Brandon and surrounding areas with a regional cancer centre offering chemotherapy, support services and outpatient care, as well as providing radiation therapy services outside of Winnipeg for the first time.
"The centre will be of enormous benefit to the residents of western Manitoba, reducing travel and expenses for cancer treatment and enabling many to return to the comfort of their homes following treatment," said Brian Schoonbaert, chief executive officer of the Brandon Regional Health Authority. "In addition, the alliance involving Manitoba Health, CancerCare Manitoba and the Brandon region demonstrates how partnerships and innovation can lead to improvement in the health-care system."
Once fully operational, the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre will provide a hub of cancer services including:
- a radiation therapy department with a linear accelerator for treatment;
- a chemotherapy unit with 20 chemotherapy treatment stations and support space;
- a supportive care area for a pharmacist, dietician, a social worker and psychologist;
- an outpatient clinic;
- a quiet area for patients and family members; and
- volunteer space.
The centre is a partnership that blends the staff and expertise of both the Brandon Regional Health Authority and CancerCare Manitoba, creating 32 new positions in Brandon. Information technology further complements the partnership by seamlessly connecting staff in Winnipeg and Brandon, encouraging medical consultations and educational exchanges without the need for travel.
"Teamwork has been key in bringing this facility into existence, and we look forward to continuing this partnership as the doors open," said Dr. Dhali Dhaliwal, president and CEO of CancerCare Manitoba. "We are committed to providing the highest quality care closer to home for the residents of Brandon and western Manitoba."