Infirmary Health of Mobile is partnering with UAB Health Systems to expand cancer treatment options for patients in the Bay Area.

Now, Infirmary Health, an affiliate of the UAB O'Neill Comprehensive Cancer Center, plans to make sure patients in Mobile and Baldwin counties get the care they need without having to travel to Birmingham.

Most cancer treatments, except for major procedures, will be available at clinics in Mobile, Fairhope, Bayminette, Daphne and Saraland.

“As Infirmary Health developed our cancer program, Infirmary Cancer Care, we wanted to create meaningful partnerships that would transform care so we could continue to provide the highest level of care to our patients.” said Mark Nix, President and CEO of Infirmary Health. health.

“Our collaboration and partnership with the UAB O’Neill Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the few National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country, makes this goal possible, and our future collaboration with UAB will further our organization’s vision. We are confident that we will continue to move forward in our efforts to become the first choice for healthcare in our region. ”

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Specialists from UAB will be hired and placed in cancer care facilities, and at least four have already been hired.

UAB O'Neill Comprehensive Cancer Center serves as the only national cancer center
The combined expertise, resources, and services of the NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center of Alabama and Infirmary Health, the largest integrated health system in South Alabama and along the Gulf Coast, provide clinical Collaboration in care is promoted. Basic translational care services, prevention, and early cancer detection in existing and new patients.

“Collaboration is important because we need to be able to work with physicians in Mobile and other parts of the state who provide direct daily care to these cancer patients to be able to provide this care.” said UAB O' Director Dr. Barry Slekman. Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.

“They'll have access to cutting-edge cancer treatments. And cutting-edge cancer treatments won't be the same today and tomorrow. It's changing every day. And they'll have access to cutting-edge cancer treatments. “You'll have access to the latest cancer treatments for all types of cancer. And you'll be able to access that treatment close to home,” said Dr. Sleckman. told FOX 10 on Mobile..

For the health system and O'Neill Comprehensive Cancer Center, this partnership furthers the company's commitment to providing the highest level of care possible to all Alabamians and those seeking health care services in Alabama, according to UAB. It is said that it is something that will be promoted. UAB Medicine.

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