Advanced cancer treatment coming to Greeneville Community Hospital thanks to $1M from Niswonger family
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A $1 million donation from Scott Niswonger and his family will bring an advanced cancer treatment center and new technology to the Greeneville Community Hospital.
Ballad Health announced that it will name the upcoming center the Niswonger Family Radiation Treatment Center in honor of the donors. The investment will help facilitate a TrueBeam linear accelerator and Ethos adaptive radiotherapy system to enhance radiation treatments, according to Ballad.
Scott Niswonger told News Channel 11 on Tuesday during a donation ceremony that the new technology will bring high-tech treatment to the region, keeping families from having to travel out of the Tri-Cities.
'Well, it's been a great day. We have the oldest linear accelerator in the Ballad system. And it dawned on me, you know, we spent a lot of time on educating children in programs K through 12. But if a child isn't well, is unhealthy or an adult, they're not going to have the opportunities that others have. And so hopefully by having this piece of equipment here in Greenville, folks won't have to drive to Vanderbilt.'
'This is a monumental step forward for Greeneville Community Hospital,' said the hospital's CEO, Eric Carroll. 'Thanks to the Niswonger family, we can continue offering leading-edge cancer treatments close to home. Their generosity ensures that patients in Greene County and beyond receive the highest level of care.'
Dr. John Boys is the hospital's radiation oncologist and will lead the ship at the new center.
'This contribution will allow us to expand our capabilities and offer even more precise and effective treatments for our patients,' Dr. Boys said. 'Having access to the latest radiation therapy technology means our community members won't have to travel far for exceptional care. I'm deeply grateful to Scott and Nikki for their generosity and commitment to Greeneville. TrueBeam and Ethos allow faster treatment, better targeting and more precise access and tracking — all supporting better outcomes for our patients.'
The donation comes around two months after Ballad Health announced a major expansion of its cancer care in Johnson City, which includes additional exam rooms, physician offices and two chemotherapy wings with private rooms.
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