June E. Nylen Cancer Center Becoming A Hospital Outpatient Department of UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's

On November 17, the June E. Nylen Cancer Center (JENCC) will become a hospital outpatient department of UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s. You will notice changes to our signage, patient medical record system and portal we use, as well as different billing statements. However, our dedicated providers and staff, current services and location remain the same. 

The JENCC was founded in 1995 as a free-standing cancer center that was jointly owned by both Sioux City hospitals. As a result of UnityPoint Health – Sioux City acquiring MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in September, JENCC is now solely owned by UnityPoint Health. Our new name and logo after November 17 will be:

 
Cross icon with UnityPoint Health St. Luke's June E. Nylen Cancer Center logo
 

Patients and donors were mailed a letter that explains in more details what this transition means for them. Our providers and team members and many others at UnityPoint Health are working hard to make this transition as seamless as possible. Treatments and any scheduled appointments will not be disrupted with this change.

Important Insurance Changes

Beginning January 1, 2026, the following insurance plans will no longer be accepted at UnityPoint Health facilities and clinics in the greater Siouxland area, including the JENCC:

  • Ambetter Health, a Centene Iowa Total Care Product

  • Partners Direct Health

  • Centivo

  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage

  • Mount Carmel MediGold - Medicare Advantage

  • Wellpoint – Medicare Advantage

  • Oscar.

 In addition to the patient letter that was mailed, our Billing Team has made calls to patients that have these current plans to notify of them of these insurance changes. It was recommended to patients with any of these plans to:

  • Talk to their insurance provider.

  • Contact SHIP at (712) 222-6389 for assistance in reviewing and selecting a plan on the Marketplace.

  • Visit healthcare.gov for more information.

  • Call our Billing Department at (712) 252-9344.

  • When looking for a new insurance plan to make sure it covers oncology services, radiation therapy and specialized imaging. 

If you are a patient and you don’t receive a letter within the next week or have one of these insurances and haven’t received a call but have further questions, reach out to us. More communication and information about our transition to become a hospital outpatient department of UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's will be coming out in the weeks ahead. You have shown your trust in the care and team at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, and we hope you’ll continue to believe in us as we move forward together with UnityPoint Health – Sioux City in this exciting new chapter of stronger, high-quality healthcare in Siouxland.  

Christie Finnegan