New Breast Cancer Care Center to Open in Scranton
The facility will offer centralized screening and surgery to local patients starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Cancer
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Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton is set to open a dedicated women's imaging and breast cancer care center in 2027. Supported by a $3.384 million grant, the new facility will centralize diagnostic screening, surgery, and follow-up care for local patients.
Why it matters
The center aims to improve local access to oncology services by consolidating care into one location, which is intended to reduce wait times for diagnosis and treatment. By streamlining these services, the hospital hopes to make comprehensive breast cancer care more convenient for the community.
The development is supported by a $3.384 million grant awarded by the Moses Taylor Foundation to establish a centralized care model. While the facility is designed to improve diagnostic timelines, the specific impact on local breast cancer outcomes remains to be measured after opening.
The players
Moses Taylor Hospital
A Scranton-based medical facility operating under Commonwealth Health that provides acute care and surgical services.
Moses Taylor Foundation
A private philanthropic organization focused on regional health initiatives that is unaffiliated with the hospital.
Rob Bresnahan
A U.S. Representative who requested federal appropriations to support the construction of the new imaging center.
Tenor Health Foundation
The health organization that completed the acquisition of Commonwealth Health in early 2026.
The details
The facility will reorganize services by moving existing obstetric operations to an adjacent location to create space for dedicated breast imaging and surgical suites. This centralized design allows patients to transition from initial screening to surgical consultations and follow-up care without needing to navigate different departments. The project is further supported by a $2 million earmark included in a House subcommittee spending bill to assist with development costs.
Timeline
February 2026: Tenor Health Foundation acquired Commonwealth Health.
October 30, 2026: The hospital announced the new center and foundation grant.
Fiscal Year 2027: Federal funding is requested for the project.
2027: The new care center is scheduled to open.
Health Landscape
This project represents a significant shift in the regional delivery of breast cancer services within the Commonwealth Health network. It reflects a broader trend of centralizing outpatient imaging and specialty surgical care to improve coordination for patients in local health systems.
Residents should anticipate that breast imaging and surgery will shift to the new, centralized facility once it opens in 2027. If you have concerns about breast health or are due for a screening, discuss the current local care options and upcoming facility transitions with your primary physician.
The takeaway
Centralized care centers are designed to reduce diagnostic wait times and streamline the path from screening to potential treatment. Keep track of updates regarding the 2027 facility opening and continue to schedule your recommended routine breast cancer screenings with your regular healthcare team.
Further reading
For more information on breast cancer screening and regional care resources, visit Cancer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WVIA Public Media.
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