Salish Cancer Center

What Salish Cancer Center does

Salish Cancer Center is a not-for-profit integrative oncology center headquartered in Fife, Washington, owned and operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians since its opening in April 2015. The center delivers cancer treatment for a broad range of tumor types (breast, lung, colon, lymphoma, leukemia, brain, bladder, melanoma, pancreatic, prostate, and others) and hematology disorders, combining conventional medical oncology (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy) with naturopathic oncology, traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping), and Traditional Native Healing services coordinated through a monthly visiting Native Healers program in partnership with the Puyallup Tribe Cultural Department.

The center operates from a single 23-bay infusion facility at 3700 Pacific Hwy E, Suite 100, supported by an on-site Salish Pharmacy, the CareSpace Patient Portal for 24/7 patient access, and a Doxy.me-based telemedicine channel for current patients. Clinical staffing includes fellowship-trained oncologists, a FABNO-certified naturopathic oncologist with adjunct faculty ties to Bastyr University, and an advanced registered nurse practitioner; the broader organization has between 11 and 50 employees. Supporting infrastructure extends to Native Wellness programs, community events, survivorship support, and referral pipelines with tribal health authorities (Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, SPIPA, Seattle Indian Health Board, AICAF) as well as mainstream partners (Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Cancer Lifeline).

Revenue is generated primarily through insurance billing across more than 20 accepted payer networks including Medicare and Medicaid, supplemented by cash-pay patient services, pharmaceutical assistance programs, and donations/tribal support (including the annual Giving Hope Gala fundraising event targeting $1M for the Patient Financial Assistance Fund). The go-to-market is referral-based, drawing patients through physician referrals, self-referrals via the New Patient Services intake, and word-of-mouth from the broader Pacific Northwest region. The center is not venture-backed, has no disclosed funding rounds, and operates under tribal governance with no external institutional investors.

Name

Salish Cancer Center

Legal name

Salish Cancer Center

Website

https://salishcancercenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Salish Cancer Center is a Puyallup Tribe-owned, not-for-profit integrative oncology center in Fife, Washington, combining conventional medical oncology with naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and Native Traditional Healing to serve cancer and hematology patients across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrative Oncology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical Oncology (HLAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Integrative oncology services
• Cancer treatment center
• Naturopathic oncology care
• Medical hematology oncology
• Traditional native healing

Headquarters

HQ city

Fife

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Insurance-based Medical Services: Salish Cancer Center accepts most major insurance providers including Medicare and Medicaid plans, providing billable medical oncology, hematology, naturopathic oncology, and acupuncture services. The center accepts AARP, Aetna, AmBetter, Amerigroup, BCBS, Cigna, Community Health Plan of WA, First Choice, GEHA, Humana, ILWU PMA, Kaiser Permanente, Lifewise, Medicaid, Medicare, Meritain Health, Molina, Premera Blue Cross, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross, Tricare, and United Healthcare.
2. Cash Pay Patient Services: For patients without insurance coverage, the center offers cash pay options through contact with New Patient Services Department. Financial and co-pay assistance programs are available including grants, payment plans, and pharmaceutical company assistance.
3. Donations and Tribal Support: As a not-for-profit entity of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the center receives support through donations and the annual Giving Hope Gala fundraising event aimed at raising $1 million for the Patient Financial Assistance Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Salish Cancer Center delivers integrative oncology treatment combining conventional medical oncology (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy) with naturopathic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine/acupuncture, and Native Traditional Healing practices. Services are delivered at a 23-bay infusion center with on-site pharmacy in Fife, Washington, supported by a CareSpace Patient Portal and Doxy.me telemedicine platform for current patients.

Product overview

Salish Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art integrative oncology center offering a comprehensive suite of cancer treatment services. The center combines conventional medical oncology (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) with complementary approaches including naturopathic integrative oncology, acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Traditional Native Healing. Supporting services include the CareSpace Patient Portal for 24/7 health information access, an on-site pharmacy, telemedicine/virtual care services, and patient assistance programs including financial aid and transportation support. The center serves both Native and non-Native patients treating multiple cancer types including bladder, brain, breast, colon/colorectal, leukemia, lung, lymphoma, melanoma, pancreatic, and prostate cancers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Oncology Services Evidence-based medical oncology care delivering personalized treatment plans including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and coordination of surgery and radiation within a supportive integrative care environment. Treats bladder, brain, breast, colon/colorectal, leukemia, lung, lymphoma, melanoma, pancreatic, prostate, and other cancer types.
• Naturopathic Integrative Oncology Board-certified naturopathic oncologists provide science-based treatment plans focused on reducing treatment side effects, supporting immune function, and improving overall health through natural tumor-inhibiting herbs and lifestyle interventions.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services including pulse diagnosis, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, electro-acupuncture, and oriental nutrition counseling for cancer patients.
• Traditional Native Healing Traditional Native healing practices provided by visiting healers from various tribes, incorporating ceremonial practices, natural medicine, songs, and spiritual healing rooted in Native American traditions.
• Immunotherapy Advanced immunotherapy treatments that stimulate the patient's immune system to fight cancer cells, including targeted drug therapies and the latest cancer treatment advancements.
• Salish Pharmacy On-site pharmacy providing medication education, side effect management guidance, drug interaction and herbal supplement safety counseling, and supplement recommendations for cancer patients.
• Telemedicine / Virtual Care Virtual healthcare visits allowing current patients to connect with providers via smartphone, tablet, or laptop with webcam from home for follow-up appointments and consultations.
• Native Wellness and Healing Programs Programs including Native Traditional Healing, Community Events, Prevention & Survivorship support, and Native Outreach providing culturally-specific wellness resources for Indigenous patients.
• Financial and Co-Pay Assistance Patient assistance programs including grants, funds, and payment plans to help reduce the financial burden of cancer treatment, with funding supported in part by the annual Giving Hope Gala.

Quantifiable outcome

• Urgent new patient appointments within 5 business days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cancer LifelineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership to provide additional resources and support to patients. Cancer Lifeline offers free support groups, nutrition classes, and yoga classes for patients and caregivers (offered online during COVID).
• Puyallup Tribe of IndianscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2015The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is the founding entity of Salish Cancer Center. The center is a not-for-profit entity of the tribe and represents a successful example of tribal healthcare investment in world-class oncological care. The tribe hosts the annual Giving Hope Gala to raise funds for patient financial assistance.
• Puyallup Tribe Cultural DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly partnership to bring Traditional Native Healers to visit patients at the clinic. Healers come from local area and as far as New Mexico, Arizona, and Canada. The Cultural Department helps coordinate visiting healers including Navajo Medicine Man Herbert Yazzie.
• Tacoma-Pierce County ChamberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud member of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, indicating community business membership and networking.
• American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cancer awareness and survivorship support. AICAF offers Virtual Survivor Support Groups for Indigenous cancer survivors, caregivers, and family members. The center participates in AICAF campaigns including #TurquoiseThursday for Cervical Cancer Awareness.
• Puyallup Tribal Health AuthorityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral relationship with Puyallup Tribal Health Authority for their patients needing cancer care services.
• South Puget Sound Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership providing resources for tribal members for wellness and prevention services and cancer-related support.
• Seattle Indian Health BoardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral relationship for patients needing integrative oncology services.
• Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing support groups for Salish Cancer Center patients through Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Swedish Cancer Institute: Multi-site community oncology provider in the greater Seattle area offering medical oncology, hematology, infusion, and integrative therapies. Competes with Salish for Pacific Northwest oncology referrals, particularly self-referred and commercially insured patients.
• Northwest Medical Specialties: Puyallup/Tacoma-area independent community oncology practice offering medical oncology, hematology, and infusion services. Directly competes with Salish for Tacoma-area referrals and payer contracts.
• MultiCare Regional Cancer Center: MultiCare Health System's regional cancer program with infusion centers in Tacoma and Pierce County, directly competing with Salish's Fife location for community oncology patients in the same geography.
• Arizona Center for Cancer Care: Independent, multi-location community oncology practice offering medical oncology, hematology, infusion, and integrative support services. Comparable to Salish as a physician-led ambulatory oncology center operating multiple infusion suites in a single regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Cancer Treatment Centers of America (City of Hope): National, now part of City of Hope, specializing in integrative oncology combining conventional and complementary therapies across multiple sites. Directly comparable to Salish's integrative model and pioneering role in naturopathic oncology; Salish's Craig Peterson trained at CTCA Zion.
• Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center: Affiliated cancer center network combining community oncology access with academic-grade oncology protocols and integrative services. Comparable to Salish in offering community-based infusion with supportive/integrative programs, though at different scale.
• Providence Swedish Cancer Institute: Providence Health's oncology network across Washington, including infusion and integrative programs. Listed by Salish as an accepted insurance/provider relationship and competes across the Pacific Northwest.
• Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (Hematology/Oncology): Large regional health system in the Puget Sound region providing medical oncology and infusion services. Salish already partners with Virginia Mason for support groups; the systems compete for cancer patients in the same Tacoma-Fife corridor.

Others

• Memorial Sloan Kettering (regional affiliates / community partners): Leading US academic cancer center; relevant peer because its community-based infusion and integrative oncology initiatives (e.g., partnerships with regional oncology groups) compete for patients seeking high-quality cancer care and represent the kind of partnership Salish could pursue as a regional affiliate.

Regional players

• Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center): Major academic cancer center serving the Pacific Northwest from Seattle, offering medical oncology, infusion, radiation, clinical trials, and integrative supportive services. Overlaps with Salish on Pacific Northwest catchment and medical oncology services, though at much greater scale and with trial/research capabilities Salish does not have.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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