Our Lady of the Lake and Louisiana Children’s Medical Center are investing 245-million dollars to LSU over the next ten years and a portion of that money will pursue a Cancer Center that would have National Cancer Institute Designation. Governor John Bel Edwards says such a healthcare facility is badly needed
“You know there’s not, obviously, an NCI center in our state,” said Edwards. “But there’s not one in Mississippi and Arkansas either. And so this will allow us to be a regional leader.”
CEO of LCMC Health Greg Feirn says having a cancer center in Louisiana that has N-C-I designation would be a big deal for research and care for cancer patients…
“Think MD Anderson, Sloan Kettering, Dana-Farber, and you know what, ultimately think LSU,” Feirn said.
LSU says the 245-million dollar investment will also revolutionize STEM education at the university and elevate student-athlete health and wellness. LSU President William Tate calls it a game-changing investment…
“This is a moment to remember,” said Tate.”Clinical trials and exceptional science. And we provide, in my opinion, excellent patient care across the state.”
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