Munson Healthcare broke ground today on a new cancer center in Traverse City.
The man who donated $5 million to the center, Casey Cowell, praised Munson for the new venture. Cowell says the region is “extremely fortunate” to have Munson based in Traverse City.
"It is a significant contributor to what makes our area great," he said of the regional healthcare system. "In this time of turmoil in the healthcare industry, when healthcare organizations throughout the country are closing, consolidating, and reducing services, we are making a significant step forward with our new cancer center."
About $17 million has been raised for the Cowell Family Cancer Center, which will unite all Munson’s cancer services under one roof. Nearly $30 million more will be needed.
The three-story building will be the hub for a network of about 100 physicians.
Munson hopes to open the center in two years.