The road to healing
is about to get shorter.

A New Cancer Center for
St. John's Health

The last thing cancer patients should be worrying about is navigating mountain passes. A new Cancer Center in Jackson will bring vital treatment closer to home—so patients can focus on what matters: getting better, surrounded by the people and place they love.

The Project Closer to home. Closer to healing.

If you've spent time in the Tetons, you know how healing this place can be. But a cancer diagnosis can mean leaving it all behind, right when it's needed most.

The comprehensive Cancer Center will encompass a total of 14,800 square feet dedicated to providing medical oncology, chemotherapy, infusion, and radiation oncology services.

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Why Now The need is clear
  • 1,100+

    Oncology department patients each year

    Local demand is real and growing.

  • 12%

    12% growth in cancer cases projected

    In Teton County over the next 4 years.

  • 50%+

    of cancer patients need radiation

    Yet no radiation facility exists in our region today.

  • 17%

    Expected growth in patients 65+

    The age in which cancer is most prevalent

  • 100+

    Miles of driving each way

    for 15-30 radiation treatments

voices from our community Why this matters
  • Yves Desgouttes

    "After my cancer diagnosis, I was eager to begin treatments that could help me survive."

  • Katharine Conover-Keller

    "I know firsthand how beaten up a person can be from both the cancer and its treatment. Patients shouldn't have to add medical travel to their already ...

  • Mike Eden

    Cancer treatment took a lot out of Dad, both physically and emotionally."

  • Jim Little Jr., MD

    "Today, cancer patients in our region must often endure 15 to 30 treatments over 3 to 6 weeks, requiring a minimum of four hours of travel for every ...

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Comprehensive care, steps from the Tetons A peaceful space with Elk Refuge views, dedicated entrances for immunocompromised patients, and private treatment rooms.
  • External Beam Radiation

    Varian linear accelerator treating 7–10 patients daily, with capacity for up to 30.

  • Chemotherapy & Infusion

    8 semi-private bays and two private rooms providing chemotherapy and infusion services.

  • Brachytherapy

    Continued specialized internal radiation building on our established program.

  • Compounding Pharmacy

    Customized chemotherapy and other cancer-treatment medications.

  • Imaging & Diagnostics

    PET/CT with simulation, MRI (1.5T & 3T), pathology, and full lab—all on campus.

  • Survivorship Support

    A wide range of services to support cancer survivors and their caregivers through their journey.

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TIMELINE Project Milestones
  • Schematic Design Begins

    Architectural planning and design development initiated

  • Fundraising Milestone

    80% of the $25M campaign goal ($20M) targeted for commitment.

  • Construction Begins

    Cancer Center construction commences on the first floor of Sage Living East.

  • Cancer Center Opens

    Radiation and expanded medical oncology services begin treating patients.

  • Cardiopulmonary Center

    Former oncology space renovated into a centralized Cardiopulmonary Center ($5M).

  • Cancer Center Opens

    Radiation and expanded medical oncology services begin treating patients.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Services will include external beam radiation, brachytherapy, low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT), chemotherapy and infusion, community infusions, PET/CT imaging, and full diagnostic lab work.
  • The center will be staffed by our existing oncology team, supplemented by recruited specialists in radiation oncology and support staff. Visiting specialists from partner institutions will continue to support specialized programs such as brachytherapy.

  • Patients currently travel to Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City, or beyond for radiation treatment, often requiring 15 to 30 trips over several weeks.

  • The project is funded through a $25M philanthropic campaign, with 80% of the goal targeted for commitment by October 2026.

  • Radiation Oncology represents an $8M investment with a 10 to 15 year equipment lifespan. The Cancer Center construction and equipment make up the primary investment, with an additional $5M allocated for the subsequent Cardiopulmonary Center renovation.

  • The expansion includes a 14,800-square-foot Cancer Center on the first floor of Sage Living East, featuring radiation oncology, expanded infusion services, imaging, and comprehensive cancer care, all under one roof.

  • Yes. With growing demand and no existing facility in the region, the Cancer Center is projected to be financially sustainable, serving the expanding population of Teton County and surrounding areas.

  • The current oncology space will be renovated into a centralized Cardiopulmonary Center, estimated at $5M, beginning in late 2029.

Ready to get involved? Support the Cancer Center Campaign

This Cancer Center will exist because our community builds it. Every gift brings treatment closer to the people who need it most.

Anna Olson, President of the St. John's Health Foundation, would love to hear from you.

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Anna Olson, President St. John's Health Foundation