“Centegra Health System is committed to the health of our growing community by providing women of all ages with comprehensive, state-of-the-art healthcare delivered in McHenry County, which serves their specific and unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs,” he added.
''We are so happy to be able to contribute to this incredible community endeavor,'' said Steve Gavers, chairman of the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation. ''Our friends and family members live and work in McHenry County so it’s wonderful to know they can take advantage of this state-of-the-art facility right in their own backyards.''
Co-led by Medical Directors Aaron Schwaab, MD, and Gia Compagnoni, MD, the center will accommodate any surgeon who wants to participate in the Breast Center process.
“A dedicated Breast Center is an important venue in improving breast cancer patient outcomes,” said Schwaab. “By also working toward a three-year accreditation with the American College of Surgeons, Centegra will be in a stronger position to serve more patients, meet identified community needs and gain patient and physician recognition as an accredited provider of high quality breast care.”
Compagnoni said, “Access for specialized diagnostic and consultative services for McHenry County women facing breast cancer will be coordinated in a geographically-centralized location in Crystal Lake. Screening services will continue to be offered at various locations throughout the county, while the Breast Center will serve as a hub of the program as well as a face for coordinated breast health services in the community.”
Radiation therapy, infusion therapy and additional support services will continue to be offered at the Centegra Sage Cancer Center in McHenry.
In 2008, Centegra Health System submitted a Certificate of Need with the State of Illinois t
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