Baptist Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new cancer care center in the Florida Keys. Part of Baptist Health Cancer Care, the center offers a full range of services, including an infusion center for chemotherapy, advanced radiation therapy with a new linear accelerator, CT simulation for precise treatment planning, and on-site medical and radiation oncology. The unveiling reflects the health care system’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible care to residents of the Lower Keys.

“We are incredibly excited to open this new cancer care center in Key West,” said Dr. Leonard Kalman, Interim System Chief Executive of Baptist Health Cancer Care and Interim Executive Medical Director of Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. “This facility represents a major step forward in providing advanced cancer care closer to home, enabling residents of the Lower Keys to receive treatment without traveling far from their support systems.”

Spanning 4,300 square feet, the two-story facility provides multidisciplinary care in a refreshed, welcoming environment. Patients will have access to on-site support services, including nurse navigators, registered dietitians, social workers, and symptom management specialists.

“The opening of this new center marks an important milestone for both Baptist Health and the Keys community,” said Joe Natoli, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Baptist Health. “We are pleased to expand access to essential health services for both residents and visitors – care that will be delivered with quality and compassion by the experts they trust.”

The new center is the latest step in Baptist Health’s efforts to expand access to care in the Florida Keys. Recently, Baptist Health Fishermen’s Community Hospital opened the Walsh Family Medical Arts Building, increasing access to infusion services and primary care in the Middle Keys.

For more information on the new center, visit Baptist Health Cancer Care | Key West.