Faribault Medical Center begins construction on expanded cancer clinic

FARIBAULT, Minn. (January 26, 2023) The Allina Health Faribault Medical Center will mark the start of construction of its new Allina Health Cancer Institute – Faribault Clinic with a “Break the Wall” ceremony on Thursday, January 26. Allina Health is excited to continue our expansion of the Allina Health Cancer Institute location in Faribault. By increasing access to cancer care beyond the Twin Cities metro area, Allina Health is honoring its commitment to provide fully integrated cancer treatment and Whole Person Care for all.

Allina Health leaders including Sarah Criger, Senior Vice President of Operations and Acute Care and Dr. Badri Konety, President Allina Health Cancer Institute will join Faribault Medical Center leaders Michael Johnston, President Allina Health Faribault Medical Center and Dr. Shefali Shah, Oncologist Allina Health Cancer Institute – Faribault to symbolically break the wall to start the construction project.

The start of construction marks the completion of a collaborative design process using the 3P process to deliver on our promise to provide a space for high-quality patient-centered cancer care. 3P is a prototyping and simulation process used to move projects forward quickly and efficiently by including a variety of customers (patients, community members, staff, providers, support staff, leadership, etc.) in creating the design and flow of new medical facilities that meets the unique needs of patients.

The new clinic is expected to be completed and able to start seeing patients in mid-spring.

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.  

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:  

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.  
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.  
• Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.  

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