Steward Health Care has temporarily closed the cancer treatment unit at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts. The closure is due to the suspension of infusion services by SMG Regional Hematology-Oncology, an independent practice that operated inside the hospital, following the departure of the unit’s physician. However, the radiation oncology and surgical oncology units are still open, and the closure only affects outpatient services. Inpatient infusion services are unaffected by the closure.
The Department of Public Health is now referring patients to other hospitals for cancer treatment services. Steward Health Care is currently facing a financial crisis, which raises concerns about the future of its hospitals in Massachusetts. This situation is still developing, and updates will be provided by 7NEWS on-air and online as more details emerge.
As Steward Health Care grapples with its financial crisis, it has temporarily closed the cancer treatment unit at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts. This closure was brought about by SMG Regional Hematology-Oncology’s suspension of infusion services following the departure of the unit’s physician. The radiation oncology and surgical oncology units are still operational, but outpatient services have been affected. Inpatient infusion services remain unaffected by this closure.
This news has left many people concerned about what it means for cancer patients in Brockton who rely on this facility for their treatment. The Department of Public Health has since stepped in to refer patients to other hospitals until further notice. As Steward Health Care continues to face its financial challenges, there are questions about what this means for its future in Massachusetts and beyond.
The situation at Steward Health Care remains fluid as they continue to grapple with their financial crisis. Their temporary closure of the cancer treatment unit at Good Samaritan Medical Center may have implications for patients seeking care in Brockton and surrounding areas.
Update: Steward Health Care has announced plans to reopen the cancer treatment unit at Good Samaritan Medical Center as soon as possible.