Saint Francis, West announce plan to build oncology urgent care center
West Cancer Center’s CEO Mitch Graves (middle) and Dr. Sylvia Richey (right) greet Saint Francis Hospital staff members after announcing a partnership with the hospital on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The facility, thought to be the first of its kind in the region, is designed to keep immunocompromised cancer patients separate from other emergency room traffic.
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Sally Dietch Mitch Graves West Cancer Center & Research Center Saint Francis Healthcare Breaking news David MirvisJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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