The MediSys Health Network Cancer Center recently held a town hall meeting to share updates on the program’s latest accomplishments and new developments.
The network’s leadership, along with Shelly Anderson, Hospital President of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, presented to a packed auditorium of attendees eager to learn about the center’s progress.
The presentation focused on key achievements, important patient cases, the formation of medical boards, research efforts, community engagement, educational outreach, and the expansion of the cancer program.
Speakers included MediSys Health Network President and CEO Bruce J. Flanz and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sabiha Raoof, who chronicled the center’s growth from its inception in 2021. What started as a concept aimed at providing high-quality cancer care to an underserved community has transformed into a rapidly growing program recognized for its commitment to equitable cancer care.
Mr. Flanz and Dr. Raoof discussed significant milestones, such as the signing of the first affiliation agreement between the MediSys Health Network Cancer Center and MSK in 2023, and the receipt of a $188 million transformation grant in 2025 from New York Governor Kathy Hochul to build a brand-new facility, with construction set to begin this year.
Clinical leaders from the MediSys Health Network Cancer Center, Dr. David Pfister, Chair of Oncology, and Dr. Rosa Nouvini, Site Director, proudly shared the program’s latest advancements, including the:
- Growth of the cancer care team, and the introduction of new staff members and leadership
- Establishment of a cancer research steering committee
- Establishment of a breast tumor board
- Acquisition of new technology and delivery of new therapies
- Completion of a circle of care for a specialized patient case
- Execution of successful community and educational outreach initiatives
- Successful integration of MSK expertise
- Successful application of supportive services
- Introduction of a bone marrow biopsy program
The town hall meeting offered valuable insights about the MediSys Health Network Cancer Center. The future looks promising as the program continues to expand. Leadership presented their vision for the center, aiming to establish it as one of the most trusted cancer treatment facilities in the community. Their goal is to ensure that everyone feels confident they are receiving world-class care right in their own neighborhood.
