Groundbreaking $9M Investment Propels the Evolution of New Prague Cancer Center

Introduction:

Mayo Clinic Health System commits $9 million for New Prague cancer center expansion and renovation, set to begin in 2024.

Features:

Objectives include increasing patient capacity, modernizing facilities, and enhancing operational efficiency by integrating cancer and infusion therapy practices.

Anticipating a 9% growth in U.S. patients requiring cancer care over the next five years.

New Prague cancer center crucial for providing life-saving treatments to communities over a wide geographic area.

Project features include:

• Creation of an integrated Oncology Department with services like clinical care, chemotherapy, immuno and targeted therapies, genetic counseling, nutrition guidance, social work assistance, and pharmacy support.
• Measures to improve patient privacy and accommodations, emphasizing infection control.
• Ten beds, including eight infusion therapy bays and two private rooms, for both cancer and noncancer infusions.
• Five dedicated exam rooms tailored for oncology and hematology patients.
• Streamlined patient flow and improved wayfinding.
• Dedicated spaces for providers, including offices, nurse stations, and break rooms.

Specifications:

Name    Mayo Clinic

Type      Expansion

Source: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/press-room/new-prague-cancer-center