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New cancer center opens in west Broward

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. ā€“ A former popular retail site in west Broward is now home to a new state of the art cancer center.

For several years Memorial Healthcare System has been working to create a comprehensive cancer treatment center adjacent to Memorial Hospital West on a parcel that used to be occupied by a childrenā€™s toy store.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, the grand opening of the new center.

ā€œThe seeds for this vision go back more than 5 years in the planning and the conceptualization of bringing this to reality. we knew we needed a bigger space because we knew we were outgrowing, our program was expanding, and were outgrowing our current space and needed to have a home, a proper home that respects our cancer patients, their families and the journey that theyā€™re going through when theyā€™re with us,ā€ said Meredith Feinberg, Vice President of Oncology Services for Memorial Healthcare.

She said patient input was key in developing the 125 thousand-square-foot space which includes a rooftop garden.

ā€œOur color our aesthetics are all part of a healing environment and a healing aesthetic for our patients,ā€ Feinberg said.

The new center is in addition the cancer facilities at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood.

CANCER DOCTOR HEADS UP N.I.H.

The National Institutes of Health has a new director.

Cancer surgeon, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, was confirmed by the Senate this week in a bipartisan vote.

Bertagnolli is praised as a powerful advocate for cancer patients.

She previously led the National Cancer Institute.


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Kristi Krueger has built a solid reputation as an award-winning medical reporter and effervescent anchor. She joined Local 10 in August 1993. After many years co-anchoring the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., Kristi now co-anchors the noon newscasts, giving her more time in the evening with her family.

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