Deaconess Plans New State Of The Art Cancer Center In Evansville

For a lot of families across the Tri-State, cancer care has meant difficult decisions, including whether to travel hours away from home to access certain treatments.

That's something Deaconess is hoping to change.

New Cancer Center Planned For Evansville

Deaconess Health System has announced plans to build a new comprehensive cancer center at its Gateway campus in Evansville, with an expected opening in 2028.

The facility will bring prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship programs together in one place, with a focus on making care more coordinated and easier to access locally.

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Why This Matters For The Region

Cancer touches nearly every family in some way, and the need for care continues to grow.

According to Deaconess, patient volume in the region is expected to increase by more than 50% in the coming years. At the same time, some of the most advanced treatment options aren't always available close to home. This can mean long trips for patients who are already dealing with a lot.

This new center is designed to help bridge that gap.

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A Centralized Approach To Care

The planned Cinellli Cancer Center will be more than 180,000 square feet and will bring together:

• Cancer treatment and specialists
• Clinical trials and research
• Support services and survivorship programs

All in one location.

The goal is to create a space where patients can move through each stage of care without having to navigate multiple locations or systems.

Looking Ahead

Deaconess says the new center will also help expand access to clinical trials, attract specialists, and introduce newer technology to the region.

For patients and families, the biggest impact may be something much simpler: having more options available close to home.