Bassett Cancer Institute Initiative

Current Campaign Goal: $3.5 Million

Cancer is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. In the rural region served by Bassett Healthcare Network, an older population, lower socioeconomic status, and a significant percentage of individuals and families who are underinsured or uninsured contribute to a higher-than-average incidence of cancer. The number of people seeking cancer care at Bassett facilities continues to trend higher each year, with patients coming from both within and outside of Bassett Healthcare Network’s eight-county service region.

Bassett Healthcare Network seeks to raise $3.5 million to support the expansion of Bassett’s cancer services. Funds raised through a successful capital campaign are proposed to be allocated in the following ways.

The Expansion of Bassett Cancer Institute at FoxCare Center: $2 million

An expanded Oncology Unit at FoxCare Center will increase access for cancer patients at one of Bassett’s most utilized locations, and will provide a more comfortable, soothing cancer care environment for patients.

• New cancer fighting equipment: The Varian Edge Accelerator.
• The construction of additional clinic exam rooms and infusion treatment bays.
• The addition of physician offices.
• Additional nursing stations.
• Cancer pharmacy modernization.

New Mobile Cancer Screening Coach: $1.5 million

The anticipated investment in a new RV-type coach equipped with digital screening equipment and clinical exam space is $1.5 million. Once a new coach is secured, the operating budget for the coach is $230,000 per year. This includes everything needed to keep this state-of-the-art mobile cancer screening center on the road – including vehicle and equipment maintenance, supplies, fuel, and staffing.

To make a donation or find out more, contact the Friends of Bassett at friends.office@bassett.org, call (607) 547-3928, or donate online.