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Memorial Cancer Institute Celebrates Future Site with Inspirational Event

Wrapped in Themes of Gratitude, Hope and Strength

Memorial Cancer Institute is building its new home on the corner of Pines This new structure will be a freestanding 121,300-square-foot outpatient facility. In
Boulevard and Flamingo Road with an expected opening date in 2023. To usher an addition to innovative and world-class care and treatment options, the cancer center
era of innovation in cancer care with the compassion and care Memorial Cancer will also feature a meditation room that will emphasize healing patients through the
Institute is known for, leaders, employees and patients gathered at a special “Tag a body, mind and spirit. Another highlight includes a rooftop garden overlooking CB
Wall” event in which they wrote inspirational messages of hope and positivity at the Smith Park and offering plentiful space for outdoor dining, social functions, yoga and
future site of its new institution. garden therapy.
What stood at that location before the demolition of the building were Toys “R” Us Memorial Cancer Institute is designated as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence,
and Petco structures, which closed in 2018, at which time Memorial Healthcare pur- one of only five cancer centers in the state to receive this distinguished honor. The
chased both buildings. It is all part of the relocation and expansion plans for the new free-standing facility will include radiation oncology; a breast cancer center; a
Memorial Cancer Institute. The Tag a Wall event highlighted the optimism and hope hematology-oncology clinic; the Moffitt Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy
this new cancer center will bring to the community. Participants wrote inspiring mes- Clinic; and an infusion clinic. Driven by patient-centered care, world-class cancer
sages on the walls of the old structures before the two buildings were cleared to make treatment and innovative cancer research, MCI is and will continue to be a leader in
way for the new, progressive and leading-edge Memorial Cancer Institute. the fight against cancer.

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