Liberty Hospital and Saint Luke’s Hospital Finalize Regional Cancer Program Agreement
Liberty Hospital and Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City have finalized an agreement to jointly provide expanded cancer care services at the hospital in Liberty. The program will provide comprehensive oncology services to the Northland and Northeast Kansas City communities in a convenient location.
“We are embarking on this partnership with Saint Luke’s to enhance our program for our patients. By creating our Regional Cancer Center, we are providing an umbrella of services that can meet the needs of nearly every cancer patient in the Northland and beyond,” said President and CEO of Liberty Hospital David Feess. “We know that cancer is a chief concern for those we serve, and we want to deliver the best care possible. We’re pleased to invite Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute to our campus and help us grow this needed program.”
The two organizations are developing a program that will:
- Provide a comprehensive cancer diagnostic and treatment program at Liberty Hospital to serve as a regional hub for cancer care in the Liberty community and Northeast Kansas City
- Expand coverage by experienced oncologists and hematologists at Liberty Hospital
- Offer multidisciplinary treatment planning
- Offer patients access to industry and National Cancer Institute-sponsored clinical studies
- Provide on-site infusion and chemotherapy, as well as genetic counseling, rehabilitation, survivorship and support services.
Saint Luke’s Hospital currently provides infusion services within Liberty Hospital’s Regional Cancer Center. As the program develops, Saint Luke’s will have offices for medical oncologists/hematologists at Liberty Hospital, enabling full-time coverage. Through this affiliation patients on the Liberty Hospital campus will have access to supportive services, such as mental health support, nutritional advice during and after treatment, cancer support groups, fitness consultations, massage therapy, educational programs and other services.
“Saint Luke’s Health System has a long-standing commitment to partnering with local communities to provide exceptional care for patients close to home whenever possible,” said Julie Quirin, CEO of Saint Luke’s Hospital. “We are pleased to be Liberty Hospital’s partner of choice in providing comprehensive oncology services for its patients, and we look forward to collaborating on ways to provide leading-edge cancer care, including advanced diagnostics and treatment options, to patients in Liberty and Northwest Missouri.”
The mission of Liberty Hospital is to work in partnership with our community to improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Founded in 1974, Liberty Hospital is a public hospital and is a political subdivision district hospital under Chapter 206 of the Revised Statues of Missouri. It is governed by a six-member, publicly elected board of trustees who serve six-year terms. More than 1,400 employees and 330 physicians deliver compassionate, high-quality care using the latest technology and a full range of services. For more information, visit www.libertyhospital.org or call 816-781-7200.
Saint Luke’s Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to the highest levels of excellence in providing health care and health-related services in a caring environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.