Guests Take Part in a Special Art Project
Pictured (left to right): Rachana Singh, MD, Meera Yogarajah, MD, Richard Freeman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Amy German, BSN, RN, OCN, Director of the Cancer Center, Firas G. Eladoumikdachi, MD, and in front, Malini Patel, MD, Director, Medical Oncology.
Hamilton, N.J. (November 23, 2022) - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, hosted a Ribbon Cutting & Open House on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, to unveil the newly renovated medical oncology exam rooms at its Cancer Center. The evening included guided tours from the health care professionals at the cancer center who educated guests about the state-of-the-art cancer services and technology available to patients at RWJUH Hamilton, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The event marked the final stage of a six-year renovation plan, including the construction of a new radiation oncology suite, updates to the infusion center, and a high-tech makeover for the conference room and main lobby. “We started this journey back in 2016 to ultimately change the face of cancer care for our communities in Mercer County and within central New Jersey,” says Richard Freeman, Chief Executive Officer and President, RWJUH Hamilton. “Six years later, I believe we have done that.”
Guests were also invited to engage in a special interactive paint-by-numbers art piece, which when complete will be displayed in one of the medical oncology exam rooms. The project showcased just one of the many complimentary holistic services and programs available to RWJUH Hamilton’s cancer patients, their loved ones and their families. The holistic services and programs are funded in part by the generous support of We vs. C®, The Bruce Bux Endowment, I Believe in Pink Foundation, and the Cannon Cancer Fund. We vs C® was created by the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation to inspire and engage the local community in the fight against cancer, encouraging screenings that lead to early detection, genetic testing to know your risk, and support for community based cancer services.
The renovations unveiled at the Cancer Center were made possible by the generous support of The Joshua Harr Shane Foundation and the Young Professionals Group of RWJUH Hamilton. Richard Freeman presented both organizations with proclamations issued by the State of New Jersey Senate and General Assembly. The proclamations, introduced by Senator Linda R. Greenstein and Assemblymen Daniel R. Benson and Wayne DeAngelo, recognize and affirm each organization’s importance to the people of Mercer County and the state.
In partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton) provides patients access to the most advanced treatment options, including clinical trials.
Pictured painting is Jamie Sammons member of the Young Professionals Group, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation.
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