Results from Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s latest Community Needs Health Assessment ranked cancer as the second-leading cause of death in DeSoto County and Shelby County.
“Having a comprehensive cancer center in the heart of the Memphis Medical District allows us to address many disparities patients face when accessing care,” said Lloyd Geddes, Jr., MD, medical director of the Methodist Cancer Institute. “From early diagnosis to treatment options and support groups, we provide a continuity of care for patients across the region.”
“I can see the diagnostic center from my backyard,” Milligan said. “The entire team has shown me encouragement throughout my cancer journey. I’ve felt incredibly supported at each phase of healing.”
Bob Bakken is the most recognized and most trusted name in DeSoto County news and sports reporting, as readers continue to express their appreciation for his accuracy and fairness in the stories he writes. Bob is also heard on 95.3 The Rebel twice a week with sports updates and high school football play-by-play broadcasts in the fall. A former newspaper editor and writer, his award-winning background also includes television news producing, sports media relations, and radio broadcasting.
