Meriter's State-of-the-Art Oncology Unit is Open

Meriter Hospital is proud to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art Oncology Unit. The unit's patient-focused design offers:

• 15 private inpatient rooms, each has a bathroom with a shower and sleeper sofa for a family member or friend
• An air-flow handling system designed specifically for infection control 
• Expanded outpatient treatment area 
• More space for family members to be part of the care experience 
• Family lounge, resource library and consultation rooms

Meriter Foundation played a major role in financing the $5 million unit. The Foundation's priority focus for 2008 was to improve the care environment for cancer patients and their families.

"Cancer is a disease that touches so many in our community," says Foundation President Fran Petonic. "The Foundation was pleased to be a part of this very important project that will help to greatly improve the quality of life for those living with cancer in our area. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this unit a reality."

To learn more about Meriter Foundation, visit  www.meriterfoundation.org.

12/8/2008