The affiliation will offer Marshall patients leading-edge cancer care without leaving the western slope of El Dorado County. The collaborative cancer services will be based in Cameron Park and known as “Marshall Cancer Center, a UC Davis Health Affiliate.”
“It’s exciting to expand and elevate cancer services in a way that will also preserve our standing as a non-profit, independent hospital,” said Siri Nelson, CEO, Marshall Medical Center. “Under the agreement, our cancer center will stay under the Marshall umbrella, with the hospital retaining ownership, licensure, and clinical oversight for patient care.”
Siri added, “Marshall’s vision is: We are a cohesive healthcare team that partners in delivering exceptional quality, access and value in all we do. Launching these services with UC Davis Health is aligned with our vision and helps us to expand exceptional cancer care to more residents of El Dorado County.”
It’s exciting to expand and elevate cancer services in a way that will also preserve our standing as a non-profit, independent hospital.”—Siri Nelson, CEO, Marshall Medical Center
“We are pleased to welcome Marshall Medical Center into the UC Davis Cancer Care Network,” said UC Davis Health CEO David Lubarsky. “Our goal is to improve cancer care in community hospitals so that patients can access top-notch cancer care. This alliance brings El Dorado County residents the latest discoveries in cancer care without having to leave the convenience of their local hospital.”
Our goal is to improve cancer care in community hospitals so that patients can access top-notch cancer care.”—David Lubarsky, UC Davis Health CEO
“This is truly a transformative partnership. Through the affiliation, Marshall patients will be able to obtain access to the latest cancer clinical trials,” said UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Primo “Lucky” Lara, Jr.
Affiliation with the UC Davis Cancer Care Network allows Marshall oncologists to work directly with UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologists to ensure the latest diagnostic and treatment options are available to their patients.
“Cancer cases at Marshall will be discussed during our virtual tumor board meetings that bring together our top oncologists, pathologists, surgeons and other cancer experts,” said UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Physician-in Chief Richard Bold.
Marshall’s providers and clinicians will have access to continuing medical education opportunities at UC Davis Health. University medical residents and fellows will also obtain clinical rotations with instructors at the Marshall Cancer Center.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated center serving the Central Valley and inland Northern California, a region of more than 6 million people. Its specialists provide compassionate, comprehensive care for more than 100,000 adults and children every year and access to more than 200 active clinical trials at any given time. Its innovative research program engages more than 240 scientists at UC Davis who work collaboratively to advance discovery of new tools to diagnose and treat cancer. Patients have access to leading-edge care, including immunotherapy and other targeted treatments. Its Office of Community Outreach and Engagement addresses disparities in cancer outcomes across diverse populations, and the cancer center provides comprehensive education and workforce development programs for the next generation of clinicians and scientists. For more information, visit cancer.ucdavis.edu.
