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UofL Health Unveils $25M Cancer Center for Rural Care

5/6/2025

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UofL Health is breaking ground on a transformative $25 million Brown Cancer Center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, designed to enhance cancer care for rural residents. With 16 dual-purpose rooms and dedicated research labs, this facility aims to alleviate the burden on patients like Shirley Hatfield, who currently endures an hour-long journey for treatment.

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UofL Health is breaking ground on a transformative $25 million Brown Cancer Center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, designed to enhance cancer care for rural residents. With 16 dual-purpose rooms and dedicated research labs, this facility aims to alleviate the burden on patients like Shirley Hatfield, who currently endures an hour-long journey for treatment.