08/27/2025
Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is one step closer to expanding cancer services. Thanks to the leadership of Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06), the U.S. House Appropriations Committee has approved $1 million in proposed federal funding to support planning and site preparation for a future radiation oncology center in Oakland.
This funding is not yet law, but committee approval is a critical milestone in the federal budget process. If enacted, these funds will allow GRMC to take the next step in bringing radiation oncology services directly to our community.
Congresswoman McClain Delaney, who visited GRMC on August 25, met with hospital leadership, staff, and community partners to hear firsthand how this project will impact patients. Her commitment to expanding access to care in rural areas and reducing the burden on families has been essential in moving this effort forward.
During the visit, GRMC and Potomac Valley Hospital President and CEO Mark Boucot provided an overview presentation outlining how the funds would be used and shared preliminary plans for the new facility. Boucot expressed gratitude for the support of Congresswoman Delaney, Delegate Hinebaugh, Garrett County commissioners, and the broader community.
Bringing radiation therapy to GRMC would represent a transformative step in reducing these barriers and easing the burden on patients who need consistent care. The expansion of cancer services would also strengthen GRMC’s role as one of the largest employers in Garrett County and the surrounding region.
