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Historic gift to benefit cancer care in the Fairfield Region

January 16, 2026

An artist’s rendering of the new space.

A $15 million philanthropic commitment from the estate of Neil Mellen will fund sweeping renovations and modernization of the St. Vincent’s Medical Center oncology unit, adding state-of-the-art treatment spaces and advanced technology.

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