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Published on: 10/24/2006
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The new 25,000-square-foot facility will be constructed across Apache Drive from NEA Medical Center on the hospital grounds attached to the system's Imaging Center, said Jim Boswell, chief executive officer of NEA Clinic of Jonesboro.
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Cancer treatment has advanced and become more complex, and a number of specialists are consulted for the best treatment plans, Boswell said.
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The NEA System is expanding services because of growth in the medical oncology practice and because of a commitment to the community, Boswell said.
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"This one-stop or integrated approach to providing comprehensive medical care is the foundation of NEA's multi-specialty group practice," said Boswell in a prepared statement.
The structure is a "Mayo [Clinic] model," Boswell said during a press conference at the Holiday Inn Tuesday morning.
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Another part of the initiative will be a wellness center designed to help patients with the fatigue aspects of the disease, including personal trainers, Boswell said.
Another part of NEA's initiative is clinical research, an important aspect of the center, Boswell noted.NEA has engaged in clinical research for more than 25 years, he added.
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The building architect is Cahoon and Steiling of Jonesboro, and the cost of the facility and equipment is about $6 million, Boswell said.