Knoxville, Iowa – Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics are coming together to break ground on the new South Central Iowa Radiation Center to be located on the campus of Pella Regional Health Center. Community members are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 8, at 5 p.m., located at 404 Jefferson Street in Pella.
The state-of-the-art radiation oncology center is expected to be completed in 2027. The 7,800-square-foot facility will house cutting-edge diagnostic tools and treatment technologies, including:
- A TrueBeam linear accelerator to deliver radiation treatments.
- A combined Biograph Trinion PET/CT unit that is crucial in diagnosing cancer and determining the best course of treatment.
“A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Along with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, we are happy to help lessen that burden by expanding the delivery of radiation services to those who need them,” said Robert Kroese, CEO of Pella Regional Health Center. “This center shows our commitment to providing world-class cancer care to patients throughout the region and allows us to create a place where patients and their family members can receive the compassionate care they need at one of the most difficult times in their life.”
The new radiation center will improve access to cancer care for the residents of Marion County and surrounding communities, reducing the need for travel to distant treatment centers.
This collaboration marks the first time two hospitals in this part of the state have partnered to provide a much-needed service for their patients.
“Time is a valued commodity that we all cherish, and everyone deserves access to the health care they need,” added Kevin Kincaid, CEO of Knoxville Hospital & Clinic. “We are proud to be a part of this affiliation because it represents two great health care organizations coming together to address the growing need for cancer services. We want to give our patients peace of mind knowing they will receive the very best care they need to fight their cancer close to home.”
At the groundbreaking, a short program and light refreshments will be provided.
The South Central Iowa Radiation Center is budgeted to cost $14 million, with a portion of the funding to be raised through a capital campaign organized by the hospital foundations.
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit community hospital serving Marion County and the surrounding area. Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital, KHC’s highly skilled medical staff and specialists provide personal, compassionate, and innovative quality health care to patients. For more information regarding this release and other happenings at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, call the Public Relations Department at (641) 842-1418.
Pella Regional Health Center is a not-for-profit provider of healthcare that is accredited by The Joint Commission. It is recognized by Wellmark Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® as a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program, it is also recognized by Wellmark Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® for Knee and Hip designations. The health center was also awarded the Clean Facility Certificate from the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) for its commitment to infection prevention strategies and preparedness for biological events. Pella Regional Health Center’s mission is to provide healthcare and healing services with Christian compassion. Information on Pella Regional Health Center and its clinics is available by calling Public Relations at 641-621-2362 or visiting the website, PellaHealth.org.
