Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts has temporarily closed its cancer treatment unit due to the suspension of infusion services by SMG Regional Hematology-Oncology. This closure is a result of the departure of the unit’s physician and has only affected outpatient services. The radiation oncology and surgical oncology units are still open, and inpatient infusion services remain unaffected.
As a result of this closure, patients seeking cancer treatment services are being referred to other hospitals by the Department of Public Health. Steward Health Care is currently facing a financial crisis, which raises concerns about the future of its hospitals in Massachusetts. However, updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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