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The new EHS Cancer Center, anchored at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, has opened. Dr. Sheldon Genack, chair of the Department of Surgery, left, Drs. Delcasse Joseph, Rachel Gordon and Dmitriy Kim, of surgical oncology, Mark Ashamalla, chief of radiation oncology and Dr. Marc Warshawsky, chief of medical oncology.
Dr. Mark Ashamalla, chief of radiation oncology, left, and Dr. Marc Warshawsky, chief of medical oncology in the new cancer center.
Oncology returns to Rockaway Peninsula Episcopal Health Services announced the opening of the new EHS Cancer Center, anchored at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, a state-of-the-art outpatient facility spanning more than 50,000 square feet across five floors and located directly across from St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. The $18 million EHS Cancer Center expands access to comprehensive, coordinated cancer care for patients across the Rockaway Peninsula, the Five Towns, neighboring communities. Medical and radiation oncology services are now offered at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion at 19-20 Brookhaven Ave., while surgical oncology services are provided at St. John’s Hospital, offering patients “a seamless continuum of care across the EHS campus, officials said in a news release. This marks the return of radiation oncology services to the Rockaway Peninsula for the first time in more than a decade. “The opening of the EHS Cancer Center represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide high-quality, comprehensive cancer care for the communities we serve,” Dr. Donald Morrish, EHS president and CEO, said in the release. “By investing in advanced technology, new facilities, and expert physicians, we are strengthening our ability to diagnose,
treat, and support patients through every phase of their cancer journey.” At the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, patients will have access to medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology, immunotherapy, clinical trials, and a dedicated cancer navigation program, supported by advanced diagnostic and treatment technology. The Cancer Center features a PET/CT scanner for precise imaging, a TrueBeam linear accelerator for highly targeted radiation therapy, and a modern infusion therapy suite designed for patient comfort and efficiency. “A cancer diagnosis affects every part of a patient’s life, not just their health,” Dr. Marc Warshawsky, EHC chief of Hematology and Oncology, said in the release. “This Cancer Center allows us to deliver advanced, coordinated care locally, while surrounding patients with the support services they need. Our goal is to simplify the care experience, improve access, and provide a more integrated treatment journey.” Along with clinical services, patients will benefit from a robust range of supportive care offerings, including social work services, pastoral and spiritual support, inpatient physical rehabilitation, a specialty pharmacy, and survivorship services —ensuring care that addresses both medical and emotional needs. “The addition of a TrueBeam linear accelerator
and on-site imaging allows us to deliver highly precise, effective treatment while minimizing disruption to patients’ daily lives,” Dr. Mark Ashamalla, EHS chief of Radiation Oncology, added in the release. “This expansion strengthens our ability to provide timely care and improves continuity throughout the treatment process.” The EHS Cancer Center is the first specialty service to open at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion. Additional outpatient clinical services are expected to begin this month. To schedule an appointment at the EHS Cancer Center, go to EHS.org/oncology or call: (718) 869-7949 for medical oncology; (718) 869-7101 for radiation oncology and (718) 347-36-27 for surgical oncology. — Jeffrey Bessen