St. Francis to Invest in Enhancing Cancer Care Services
August 16, 2022
“St. Francis Medical Center was established by six Sisters over 109 years ago to care for the residents of Northeast Louisiana. Improving cancer care will continue their Mission of impacting our community for the betterment of all,” said Gullatt.
MONROE, LA – St. Francis Medical Center will invest nearly $4 million towards renovations of its Cancer Center building, located at 411 Calypso Street, to establish a comprehensive cancer care center for Northeast Louisiana. Three Monroe Medical Oncologists, Dr. Scott Barron, Dr. Coy Gammage and Dr. Barry Weinberger, have joined the St. Francis Medical Group and will provide medical oncology and hematology services through the St. Francis Oncology and Hematology Clinic. These three physicians offer nearly 80 years of combined experience in providing care for patients with cancer.
Renovations to the second floor of the Cancer Center building will provide space for the St. Francis Oncology and Hematology Clinic as well as the St. Francis Outpatient Infusion Center for chemotherapy treatments. The first floor of the Cancer Center building currently houses the Northeast Louisiana Cancer Institute (NLCI) which offers comprehensive radiation oncology services.
“Bringing these services and oncology physicians together in one convenient location will greatly enhance the care experience of patients fighting cancer,” said St. Francis Medical Center President Dr. Thomas Gullatt. “Being able to stay close to home and receive high-quality cancer care that is coordinated and accessible can help reduce the worry and stress associated with a cancer diagnosis.”
The Cancer Center building is located only a block away from the main campus of St. Francis Medical Center and is easily accessible from Interstate 20. Construction should be complete by early October.
“St. Francis Medical Center was established by six Sisters over 109 years ago to care for the residents of Northeast Louisiana. Improving cancer care will continue their Mission of impacting our community for the betterment of all,” said Gullatt.
This latest investment in cancer services signals an ongoing commitment of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System to provide outstanding and compassionate care to patients using leading-edge cancer treatment.
Pictured (left to right): Dr. Thomas Gullatt, President of St. Francis Medical Center/North LA Market;
Dr. Barry Weinberger, Dr. Coy Gammage, Dr. Scott Barron, Dr. John Bruchhaus, Chief Medical Officer of
St. Francis Medical Center and President of St. Francis Medical Group.
About St. Francis Health
St. Francis Health is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Monroe, Louisiana, with more than 1,800 team members committed to caring for those we serve. With a 321-bed medical center, acute-care hospital, freestanding outpatient center, over 25 outpatient clinics, and nearly 350 physician partners, for more than 110 years, St. Francis has provided comprehensive healthcare services for a variety of medical and surgical specialties. St. Francis offers Northeast Louisiana’s only Level III NICU, Level III OB, OB-ED, and Level II PICU services. St. Francis Medical Center leads the region in heart and vascular services, critical care, and complex and minimally invasive surgical procedures. The hospital offers a designated Level III Trauma Center, a Graduate Medical Education Program, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Accredited Primary Stroke Center and Centers of Excellence in the areas of bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive gynecology, breast health and specialized anesthesia. St. Francis is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit stfran.com.