UChicago Medicine Breaks Ground on US$815 million Cancer Care and Research Pavilion in Illinois, USA
Introduction:
The University of Chicago Medicine invests US$815 million to construct standalone facility dedicated to cancer care and research in the United States.
Features:
The new seven-storey pavilion is built covering an area of 575,000-square-foot.
This state-of-the-art facility will serve as the epicentre for groundbreaking cancer research, pioneering therapy development, clinical breakthroughs, and transformative discoveries.
The new pavilion's will propel scientific exploration towards discovering cures, shaping the future of oncology care and treatment, and alleviating the cancer burden within the communities.
Key features:
- Housing 80 private patient beds, including 64 for medical-surgical care and 16 for intensive care, complete with family accommodations for overnight stays
- Boasting 90 consultation and outpatient examination rooms
- Equipped with a rapid assessment/urgent care clinic, specifically designed to shield immunocompromised oncology patients from infection risks
- Featuring infusion therapy rooms organised by cancer type, replacing the outdated open layout
- Equipped with top-tier cancer imaging technology, including two MRIs, two CT scanners, two ultrasound units, two procedure rooms with mobile C-arm/fluoroscopy, and an X-ray
- Home to a comprehensive breast centre encompassing screening and diagnostic imaging facilities and biopsy rooms
- Dedicated clinical trial spaces that facilitate streamlined access to cutting-edge research
- A centre devoted to prevention, detection, treatment, and survival, offering complementary therapies, stress reduction programmes, community education, and well-being support
- Versatile shell space that can expand both vertically and horizontally, ensuring adaptability for future growth and technological advancements
- Designed with a focus on family-friendliness, including amenities like showers and on-site laundry facilities, family dining areas for inpatients, and larger consultation rooms for patients attending appointments with their loved ones
The cancer pavillion is scheduled to welcome its patients in the spring of 2027.
Specifications:
Name UChicago Medicine
Type New Construction
Budget US$815 million
Year 2027
