Portneuf Cancer Center is pleased to announce a new affiliation with Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, a world-renowned leader in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Huntsman Cancer Institute is the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for the Mountain West. This affiliation marks a significant step forward in expanding access to cancer care for patients in Southeast Idaho and surrounding areas.
Members of the community are invited to join Portneuf Cancer Center, Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony announcing the new affiliation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm. The event will take place at the Cancer Center at 777 Hospital Way in Pocatello. Attendees will hear from Portneuf and Huntsman Cancer Institute leadership and tour the Cancer Center.
Through this affiliation, Portneuf Cancer Center will enhance its oncology services available to the community by integrating advanced clinical expertise, innovative treatment protocols and broader access to clinical trials from Huntsman Cancer Institute. Patients at Portneuf Cancer Center will receive exceptional cancer care closer to home, and when necessary to travel to Huntsman Cancer Institute for certain treatments, will receive streamlined access and coordinated care planning for their needs when they return home.
“This affiliation represents exciting progress for our organization and the patients and communities we serve,” said Nate Carter, CEO of Portneuf Health. “By bringing together the expertise and shared commitment of the Portneuf Cancer Center and Huntsman Cancer Institute teams, we are building an even stronger future for cancer care in our region.”
Huntsman Cancer Institute is a global leader in finding new and innovative ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat and survive cancer. Their collaboration with seven affiliate hospitals, including Portneuf Cancer Center, in five neighboring states, raises the standard of cancer care throughout the region.
“At Huntsman Cancer Institute, we believe the highest level of cancer care is built through strong partnerships and exceptional people,” says Sachin Apte, MD, MS, MBA, Chief Clinical Officer at Huntsman Cancer Institute. “Portneuf Cancer Center has assembled an outstanding team who are deeply committed to their patients and community. This affiliation allows us to support and amplify their expertise, ensuring patients in Southeast Idaho have access to a comprehensive cancer center with services such as complex multidisciplinary care and clinical trials. We are grateful for this opportunity to work with Portneuf Cancer Center to serve cancer patients in Southeast Idaho.”
The Huntsman Cancer Institute affiliation accelerates Portneuf Cancer Center’s ongoing commitment to advance health and access to care for patients in Southwest Idaho. The Cancer Center has welcomed new medical and radiation oncologists to support patient needs and offer new treatments and services. Additionally, the Cancer Center acquired a new Varian TruBeam linear accelerator, the latest in radiation therapy technology.