New IU Simon Cancer Center patient building opens in August; public open houses set for July 25 & 26
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The public is invited to take a sneak peek of the new $150 million patient care building of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus, during open houses, which are set for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26. (See the news release.)
In August 2008, the IU Simon Cancer Center, in partnership with IU School of Medicine and Clarian Health, will open the first phase of the 405,000-square-foot building.
The new facility will bring patient care under one roof at the corner of West Michigan Street and University Boulevard. It will allow more patients to have access to the world-class specialists and innovative therapies that have always been found here.
IU School of Medicine and Clarian Health are collaborating to expand their resources in cancer-related patient care, research, and medical education. This new facility demonstrates IU's and Clarian's commitment to the future of cancer care and emphasizes their dedication to the most comprehensive and innovative cancer treatment in a family-focused environment.
The facility, which is connected to Indiana University Hospital, will make the most advanced treatment facilities and modern, comfortable resources available to patients. The building will have the capacity for 80 new cancer treatment beds, facilities for up to 40 patients receiving chemotherapy, and many other patient and family amenities.
The new facility, when all phases are complete, will include:
- 80 new cancer bed capacity
- 40-chair infusion area (can be expanded to accommodate another 20 chairs)
- Three floors for outpatient clinics (one floor completed; two floors in shell space)
- Two renovated clinics
- 14-16 operating rooms (six completed; 8-10 rooms in shell space)
- Radiation oncology space for two additional treatment machines
- Radiology and imaging expansion for cancer patients
- New space for support services:
Cancer Registry
Patient and family education and resource center
Café and dining area
Accessible gardens
Valet parking; dedicated patient parking in the Vermont Street Garage
Chapel and quiet rooms
Retail pharmacy
Teaching and education space
Collaborative physician/nursing research - Continued renovation of Indiana University Hospital from semi-private to private rooms