[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by dillywho

"The initial understanding was that over time, additional services gradually would be added to reach the goal of a comprehensive cancer treatment center in The Villages -- similar to what Moffitt provides in the Tampa area".

Moffitt notified officials that their plans have changed and that is no longer going to happen. As a result, the operators of Central Florida Health Alliance (which operates Leesburg and The Villages Hospital) reached out to Florida Cancer Specialists, one of the largest providers in the U.S. As a result, the services will be expanding much as Moffitt had in mind when they came here. The equipment purchased, with the help of some of the Villagers and others, will remain in place. Also, one of their Board Certified Radiation Oncologists, is transitioning to FCS and remaining. He will be working with most of the same ones on board with the Moffitt contract. Other doctors in the field will also be added. Apparently, patients remain with Moffitt in Tampa if they wish.

This says to me, that this is a very positive outlook for all Villagers and those in the surrounding area having to receive cancer treatments. Sounds like a win-win and will perhaps avoid some now battling this illness having to use two facilities -- here and Tampa.

Sounds like it's all being handled very well as are most things here in TV.