New clinic expands access to outpatient oncology, hematology and infusion services for patients in Southern Massachusetts.
ATTLEBORO, Mass.— Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Sturdy Health have opened a new outpatient cancer clinic in Attleboro, expanding access to oncology and hematology care for patients in Southern Massachusetts.
The new Dana-Farber clinic is located within the recently completed Sturdy Health Specialty Care Building on the Sturdy Health campus. The facility includes 10 exam rooms and 17 infusion beds and will provide medical oncology, hematology and infusion services, along with genetic counseling, clinical trials, nutrition guidance, social work support and other supportive care.
“Dana-Farber is proud to partner with Sturdy Health to expand access to high-quality oncology care for patients in the Attleboro area,” said Dr. Benjamin L. Ebert, president and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to bringing exceptional cancer care closer to where patients live. As cancer rates continue to rise, partnerships like this help ensure that more patients and families can get the expert, compassionate, and personalized care they need at every step of their cancer journey.”
Aimee Brewer, president and CEO of Sturdy Health, said the partnership will allow local patients to receive specialized cancer care without traveling far from home.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional cancer care to the communities we serve,” Brewer said. “Together, we are ensuring patients can access Dana-Farber’s world-class expertise, innovative therapies, and clinical trials close to home while continuing to receive the personalized, compassionate care they know and trust.”
Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone welcomed the new facility, saying it will improve access to cancer treatment for area residents.
“I am incredibly proud and grateful that Dana-Farber chose to partner with Sturdy Health to bring their world class cancer treatment services to the Attleboro community,” DeSimone said. “I have no doubt that this remarkable partnership will help better the lives of innumerable patients battling cancer by bringing high-quality care closer to home.”
State Rep. Jim Hawkins said the new clinic strengthens healthcare services in the region.
“In the midst of healthcare cuts in services and bankruptcies, Attleboro is fortunate to have Sturdy Health who is adding emergency room capacity, maternal health capacity, and now improving cancer care by partnering with Dana-Farber,” Hawkins said. “With Dana-Farber in Attleboro, so many people will now be able to receive the best in cancer care without having to drive to Boston.”
State Sen. Paul Feeney said he supports efforts to expand access to specialized healthcare in the region.
“I am proud to support this partnership, and will continue to advocate for an accessible, across the spectrum, continuity of care model in our region for all patients and their families,” Feeney said. “The people of our communities deserve world-class care close to home. I am grateful to the team at Sturdy Health and Dana-Farber for their investment here in Attleboro.”
Jennifer Sutherby, vice president and healthcare lead at Redgate, said the project demonstrates the value of collaboration in healthcare development.
“Redgate is proud to have partnered with Dana-Farber and Sturdy Health to help plan and deliver a specialized healthcare destination that brings nationally recognized cancer care closer to the community,” Sutherby said. “This project demonstrates how thoughtful real estate, design and construction leadership can turn a shared vision into an exceptional place for care.”
The new facility is designed to provide comprehensive outpatient cancer services closer to where patients live while expanding access to Dana-Farber’s specialists, treatments and clinical research programs.
