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973-660-3599EmailOncology suite will provide accessible, high-quality care close to home.
Pompton Plains, N.J., October 2, 2024 – Atlantic Health System’s Chilton Medical Center is proud to announce the grand reopening of its newly renovated Collins Pavilion that houses the oncology and infusion center. The state-of-the-art facility was recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring hospital leaders, physician, team members, donors and community members.
Atlantic Health System, along with Chilton Medical Center, strive to create a comprehensive care delivery network of oncology providers and sites, across its geographic region, to deliver the highest level of cancer care in the appropriate setting. It is a core belief of Chilton Medical Center that each cancer patient should have easy access to these services, from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship.
“We are thrilled to unveil our newly renovated Collins Pavilion, which represents a significant investmentin the health and well-being of our community,” said Maureen Schneider, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE, President, Chilton Medical Center. “This new space will help meet the needs of an increasing number of patients who turn to Chilton for infusion services and who find comfort and peace of mind in having those services available close to home.”
Key Features:
- Advanced Treatment Technology Close to Home: Access to a complete array of oncology outpatient services, including radiation and chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and non-cancer related infusion services just a short distance from home.
- Patient-Centered Design: The renovation focuses on creating a calming and healing environment, with enhanced privacy in treatment areas and comfortable seating.
- Comprehensive Care: Our multidisciplinary team of oncologists, nurses, and support staff are dedicated to providing personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
- Updated Infusion Area: The renovated suite will have six more infusion areas bringing the initial patient infusion areas from 12 to 18. This will allow the center to go from an average of 22 daily patients to 40, while improving the comfort, convenience and care gor patients undergoing infusion therapy.
Through the dedication of the community and the Chilton Medical Center Foundation, $1,257,074 has been successfully raised towards the total cost of this project. Chilton Medical Center remains committed to leading the way in healthcare innovation and excellence with this project as a significant step forward in fulfilling that promise. This achievement is a testament to the generosity of donors whose incredible outpouring of support and enthusiasm for this endeavor highlights how vital these services are to the community.
“This renovation signifies our unwavering commitment to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients. The upgraded suite is designed to improve patient comfort and streamline treatment processes, creating better patient outcomes and enhanced mental well-being during an especially challenging time,” said Maithili V. Rao, MD, Oncologist, Hematologist, Atlantic Health System and Enterprise Medical Director, Atlantic Medical Group. “We look forward to the positive impact this will have on our patients, their families, and the broader community. Together, we are stronger in the fight against cancer.”
About Atlantic Health System
Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Powered by a workforce of 20,000 team members and 5,440 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, Atlantic Health System serves more than half of the state of New Jersey including 14 counties and 7.5 million people.
The not-for-profit system offers more than 550 sites of care, including its eight hospitals: Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ, Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ, Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ, Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ, Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, NJ, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison, NJ and through its partnership with CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold, NJ.
The system includes Atlantic Medical Group, part of a physician enterprise that makes up one of the largest multispecialty practices in New Jersey with more than 1,700 physicians and advance practice providers. Joined with Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners they form part of Atlantic Alliance, a Clinically Integrated Network of more than 2,500 health care providers throughout northern and central NJ.
Atlantic Health System provides care for the full continuum of health care needs through 27 urgent care centers, Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Atlantic Anywhere Virtual Visits. Facilitating the connection between these services on both land and air is the transportation fleet of Atlantic Mobile Health.
Atlantic Health System leads the Healthcare Transformation Consortium, a partnership of six regional hospitals and health systems dedicated to improving access and affordability, has a medical school affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University, is home to the regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers, and is the official health care partner of the New York Jets.