Patient Convenience — Because hospital services will be more focused and integrated, patients will be able to go to a single area for multiple evaluations and treatments.

Physician Access — Improved access to physicians will provide enhanced patient centered care.

New Efficiencies — A more efficient location of services will help the hospital contain costs and improve service while maximizing personal care in a comfortable environment.

Reducing Patient Costs and Hardships — The new heart and cancer centers will allow patients and their families to receive comprehensive care right here and avoid the burden and expense of traveling.

Increased Patient Capacity — Heart care will move into a space nearly triple what it occupies today. The cancer center will almost double in size.

Community Benefits — Adding and expanding services will further enhance the community's reputation for supporting quality care.

Economic Growth — Immanuel St. Joseph's growth towards becoming a regional medical center has already provided a significant benefit to the local economy.

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