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Alice A. and Rex Martin Infusion Center

Group cutting the ceremonial ribbon

From left to right: Susan Franger, vice president of Cancer Services; Jim Caskey, vice president of Goshen Health Foundation; Dr. Len Henry, medical director of Goshen Center for Cancer Care; Ashley Martin, senior vice president of sales at NIBCO, INC.; Shawn Klose, Alexis Martin-Klose, board member of the Rex and Alice A. Martin Foundation; Rex Martin, chairman of the board of directors of NIBCO, INC.; Randy Christophel, president and chief executive officer of Goshen Health; Jeremy Stutsman, mayor of Goshen; Larry Weigand, chief executive officer of Weigand Construction; Tom Salzer, owner and president of Bona Vita Architecture

On Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 Goshen Health Foundation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Alice A. and Rex Martin Infusion Center.

The new infusion center is designed to provide an exceptional experience for patients undergoing infusion treatment. With large, private infusion bays, there is added space for friends and family to lend support during procedures. The modern design also houses the latest infusion technology with wide hallways and plenty of space for healthcare professionals.

Alice Martin, who passed away earlier this year, was a patient at Goshen Center for Cancer Care. Her firsthand knowledge and vision for the space made it what it is today. When Alice spoke about the reasoning behind their donation, she would say, "This support for the infusion center comes from our hearts as personal expressions of gratitude, but also from a deep desire to strengthen the ability of the Goshen Center for Cancer Care to continue to treat others on their cancer journey."

"Philanthropists Alice and Rex, and their family, have done yet another great thing for this region. And what's great for this broader community is even greater for the individuals who need the infusion center services. At that time, it's their whole world," remarked Jim Caskey, vice president of the Goshen Health Foundation, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. "Our colleagues are now able to offer those services in greater ways from this day forward thanks to this incredible gift!"

Randy Christophel, president and chief executive officer of Goshen Health, added, "What the Rex and Alice A. Martin Foundation has given to our patients far exceeds any dollar amount. This new facility increases our ability to deliver a higher volume of personalized cancer therapies, while also enhancing privacy for our patients and their families. We believe this will allow them to focus more on healing. The entire Goshen Health family stands humbled and grateful for the Martins' generosity."

The day concluded with a public open house for community members. Infusion center nurses guided guests through the new space and highlighted key elements designed to allow patients to customize their treatment bay through lighting, sound, temperature and entertainment options. The outpatient infusion center serves both cancer and non-cancer patients.