HEALTHCARE
North Jersey Infusion Center Created by Hospital Partnership
St . Joseph ' s Health allies with Hackensack Meridian Health
By Diane C . Walsh Editor
The opening of a new infusion center in Wayne marked the first step in an oncology partnership between St . Joseph ’ s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health to better serve residents of Northern New Jersey .
Officials celebrating the opening said the clinical affiliation brings the expertise of Hackensack Meridian Health ’ s John Theurer Cancer Center to the new infusion center located on St . Joseph ’ s Wayne Medical Center in Wayne .
John Theurer Cancer Center is part of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center , an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center . It has been recognized by US News & World Report as one of the state ’ s premier cancer centers in New Jersey . The partnership means better access to clinical trials and highly subspecialized medical expertise for residents in the Wayne area .
“ The opening of this new infusion center is the first step of the oncology partnership between our two health networks ,” said Kevin . J . Slavin , President and CEO of St . Joseph ’ s Health . “ As our partnership continues to evolve , that means the best cancer care is more accessible for residents in the surrounding communities .”
Two years ago , St . Joseph ’ s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health announced a clinical and strategic partnership that deepens both organizations ' commitment to expanding access to care and delivering the highest quality throughout the region . Expanding oncology services is one such example of how the partnership is bringing additional expertise to the community .
“ We are pleased to expand our nationally-recognized team from Hackensack University Medical Center ’ s John Theurer Cancer Center to more communities in New Jersey ,” said Robert
St . Joseph ’ s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health celebrated the opening of a new Infusion Center on the campus of St . Joseph ’ s Wayne Medical Center . ( L-R ) Mark Sparta , FACHE , President and Chief Hospital Executive , Northern Region , Hackensack Meridian Health ; Adnan Danish , MD , Chief , Division of Radiation Oncology , St . Joseph ’ s Health ; Joseph Duffy , MD , Chief Medical Officer , St . Joseph ’ s Health ; Stephan Dorkhom , DO , Chief , Department of Medicine , St . Joseph ’ s Health ; Andre Goy , MD , M . S ., Chair and Director of Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center ; Robert C . Garrett , CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health ; Kevin Slavin , President and CEO of St . Joseph ’ s Health ; Christopher P . Vergano , Mayor of Wayne ; Jane White , Vice President , Oncology , St . Joseph ’ s Health ; Sabin Motwani , MD , Medical Director , Radiation Oncology , St . Joseph ’ s Health ; and Mark Stauder , President , Hospitals and Health Services Divisions and Chief Operating Officer , Hackensack Meridian Health .
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