Aptium Oncology and Trinitas Hospital to Develop Comprehensive Cancer Center; New Center Will Enhance Community Access to Leading-Edge Cancer Care.LOS ANGELES -- Aptium Oncology, a pioneer in the development and management of comprehensive outpatient cancer centers, and New Jersey-based Trinitas Hospital today announced an agreement to establish a state-of-the-art outpatient cancer center intended to expand the community's access to leading oncology services. The long-term agreement includes development of a 30,000 square foot center located on Trinitas Hospital's main campus at 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 120,568, making it New Jersey's fourth largest city (by population). The population of Elizabeth was 126,179, as of the Census Bureau's 2006 estimate. . Presently under construction, the new center is scheduled to open in early October 2005. According to Gary Horan, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Trinitas Hospital, the decision to partner with Aptium was due in large part to the company's experience developing and managing successful comprehensive cancer centers. "We believe that Aptium Oncology has the expertise and commitment to support our efforts to raise the level of cancer care available to our community." The center will offer outpatient diagnostic, treatment and ancillary services in a patient-focused environment. In addition to offering the latest in medical and radiation oncology radiation oncology n. The branch of radiology that deals with the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancers. radiation oncology technologies, including two Varian linear accelerators with IMRT IMRT Intensity-modulated radiation therapy Radiation oncology A format for delivering high-dose RT to regions–eg, nasopharynx, that are surrounded by radiation-sensitive areas; in IMRT, a broad radiation field is divided into hundreds of small pencil beams, and On-Board Imaging, patients will have access to the latest clinical trials as well as all of the essential ancillary and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services that will enhance their overall experience. "Our work is based on more than 20 years of experience collaborating with major institutions to create industry-leading cancer centers," said Peter Jessup, CEO of Aptium Oncology. "We look forward to a long, rewarding relationship with Trinitas Hospital, working in partnership to develop this new center, which will bring all of the core cancer services into one central location for greater patient and physician access and convenience." Aptium Oncology provides consulting, administrative and management services to cancer centers at leading hospitals nationwide, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a world-renowned hospital located in Los Angeles, California. History Cedars-Sinai is the result of a merger in 1961 between two major Los Angeles hospitals, Cedars of Lebanon and Mount Sinai Home for the Incurables, with Steve Broidy as , Los Angeles; Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami; New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the Hospital, Manhattan; and St. Vincent's Hospital Hospital:
Stephen Bordelon, executive vice president, business development for Aptium Oncology commented, "The focused commitment on the part of both Trinitas Hospital and Aptium Oncology will allow us to achieve our aggressive goal of bringing this cancer center project from the planning phases through construction and go live within an 18-month timeframe, with completion of the center set for this fall. This is a remarkably rapid schedule for a facility of this scope." About Aptium Oncology Aptium Oncology has more than 20 years of experience managing outpatient oncology services at leading medical institutions throughout the United States. Aptium Oncology is a pioneer in designing, building and operating comprehensive cancer centers with a steadfast vision to transform cancer care environments by bringing every necessary service to one central place. The intent of this single place is to help patients achieve longer better lives. Aptium Oncology's corporate headquarters is located in Los Angeles, Calif. For more information visit www.aptiumoncology.com. About Trinitas Hospital Trinitas Hospital is a full service healthcare facility and Catholic teaching hospital sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth are a Roman Catholic apostolic congregation of pontifical right, based in the Convent Station area of Morris Township, New Jersey. , serving those who live and work in Eastern and Central Union County, New Jersey Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2000 Census, the population is 522,541. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Elizabeth6. . It is the result of the merger of Elizabeth General Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital in 2000. Operating on two major campuses, Trinitas Hospital offers 531 beds, including a 120-bed, long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. center. Trinitas Hospital provides comprehensive medical/surgical services, emergency services, senior services, adult and child/adolescent psychiatric care, cardiac care, cancer services, renal services, an infectious disease program, maternal/child health services including a high-risk newborn nursery, inpatient pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. care, diabetes management center, wound healing center, sleep disorders center and a bloodless medicine program. For more information visit www.trinitashospital.org. |
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