Merle Cancer Care Center

Island Hospital is taking extra measures to ensure the safety of our patients during the COVID-19 crisis. Here's what we are doing to make the hospital and our clinics safe for your next visit:

• Screening patients and staff upon entry into the building
• Requiring masks be worn by patients and staff
• Installing Plexiglas at all registration desks
• Additional sanitizing in high-touch areas
• Rearranging waiting areas so chairs are 6 feet apart
• Scheduling virtual visits, when appropriate
• Scheduling car checks, when appropriate
• Restricting visitors

Please call the clinic if you have any concerns. We are here for you!

The Merle Cancer Care Center at Island Hospital is committed to providing our community with leading cancer care services. We are a place of hope, help and understanding – a comfortable environment where you will receive ongoing attention from our expert providers. As a community-based cancer center, we want to provide you with the latest in treatment options and cancer care services close to home. We understand that a cancer diagnosis changes your life, but it doesn’t have to control it. Trust that we are here to make things easier for you and your family.

As a part of the North Puget Oncology Cancer Care Centers, our network is strong, and we are dedicated to providing our patients state-of-the-art cancer care services with the latest medical technology. Our highly regarded staff includes trusted providers, nurses, and a patient navigator to ensure you have all the emotional support you need through this process. You are our top priority and we promise to deliver compassionate service and personalized care throughout your cancer journey. Our services include:

Chemotherapy

Non-chemotherapy medication administration

Blood product transfusion

Private visits with physicians and a nurse practitioner

Referral to radiation therapy

Personalized genomic therapy

Our team of professionals are focused on providing a warm and welcoming environment for patients and families. We understand that the cancer patient’s experience reaches beyond the physical element, and we recognize the social, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being as important aspects of the healing process. In addition, our center’s infusion room offers breathtaking views of Mt. Baker, the Salish Sea and Cascade Mountains.

If you have been affected by cancer, we want you to know that you are not alone. You have access to a full range of support services to help ease your physical, emotional and practical challenges. Our support groups allow you to share your experiences and feelings with others who are going through similar situations. We also provide access to podcasts that provide practical education and encouragement to support you and your family through the treatment process.  

The Merle Cancer Care Center is an Island Hospital-affiliated clinic. Patients seeking care at this clinic may receive a separate billing for a facility fee. This fee could result in higher out-of-pocket expenses. Patients should contact their insurance company to determine coverage for hospital-based facility charges.