Iowa Clinic and MercyOne Expand Central Iowa Cancer Care Through New Partnership
Des Moines, IA – The iowa Clinic and MercyOne announced agreements today, September 10, to enhance cancer care accessibility for Central Iowa residents. The collaboration will integrate the Iowa Clinic’s hematology oncology expertise with MercyOne’s existing cancer center resources.
This partnership addresses a critical need for complete, local cancer treatment options.Beginning September 15, the Iowa Clinic’s team of board-certified hematology oncology physicians will provide medical oncology services and inpatient consultations at MercyOne’s Richard Deming Cancer Center. The Iowa Clinic will also utilize space, staff, and equipment within MercyOne’s radiation and oncology center in Clive, while MercyOne continues uninterrupted radiation oncology services at that location.
the Iowa Clinic will leverage MercyOne’s Clive facility for radiation oncology, ensuring continued access to this vital treatment modality. “This represents a major step forward in our mission to deliver extraordinary care where and when patients need it most,” said Ben Vallier, CEO of the Iowa Clinic. “By expanding access to both medical and radiation oncology, we, together with MercyOne, are improving access to local, high-quality cancer care here in Central Iowa.”
The agreement aims to streamline care and improve patient outcomes by combining the strengths of both healthcare providers.
