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Northwell Health has announced the opening of the Center for Women’s Cancer in Lake Success. This state-of-the-art facility represents a $14 million investment aimed at providing comprehensive oncology services for women. Spanning 21,000 square feet, it includes examination rooms, a healing garden, and supports critical services for gynecologic cancers. With around 17,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer yearly in New York, this center will streamline care under one roof, enhancing outcomes for women facing cancer diagnoses.
Lake Success is set to welcome a new specialized facility dedicated to women’s cancer. Northwell Health has announced the opening of the Center for Women’s Cancer, an outpatient center that embodies a significant investment of $14 million. The official announcement for this state-of-the-art facility will be made on Monday, highlighting the ongoing commitment of Northwell Health to address women’s health, specifically in the field of oncology.
Spanning an impressive 21,000 square feet, the Center for Women’s Cancer will be strategically located next to the Zuckerberg Cancer Center, which serves as Northwell’s largest hub for oncology services. This new facility aims to provide both direct and supportive services for the types of cancers that predominantly affect women. Over recent decades, there has been a noticeable increase in these cancers among women, making the establishment of such a center timely and necessary.
Dr. Richard Barakat, who serves as the physician-in-chief and executive director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, will oversee the program at the new center. The facility is designed to feature 26 examination rooms, in addition to procedure and consultation rooms. Notably, it will also include a “healing garden” located within a glass-roofed solarium, emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare.
The services offered at the Center for Women’s Cancer will include infusion therapy, plastic surgery, genetic counseling, and imaging services. This will be particularly beneficial for patients undergoing treatment for gynecologic cancers, as the center will provide access to fertility counseling, an essential service often overlooked in traditional cancer treatment pathways.
In the state of New York, approximately 17,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, in addition to thousands more with gynecologic cancers. These statistics underscore the importance of the new center, which is poised to address the fragmented nature of current cancer care. Typically, cancer specialties are siloed, leading to patients receiving inconsistent care from multiple providers. The Center for Women’s Cancer aims to consolidate crucial follow-up care services — such as radiation, chemotherapy, and sexual health — all under one roof, streamlining the patient experience.
Northwell Health currently operates approximately 10,000 new breast and gynecologic cancer patients annually, and this new center is part of a larger initiative to expand oncology services across the region. This initiative includes the recent opening of a $52 million cancer center in Rego Park in 2023, as well as plans for a new $500 million facility associated with Lenox Hill Hospital on the Upper East Side. Additionally, there are plans in motion for a $19 million bone marrow transplant site at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and a $12 million infusion clinic in Greenlawn.
Northwell Health has seen substantial growth in recent years, reflecting the rising demand for healthcare services and the ongoing expansion of its clinical programs. The development of the Center for Women’s Cancer is a direct response to the increasing cancer rates, especially among younger women. This new facility is poised to play an essential role in improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for women facing cancer diagnoses.
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