Former Shriner’s Hospital Transforms into Comprehensive Blood Cancer Healing Center

A facility in Ohio that was formerly a hospital for Shriner’s has been transformed into the Blood Cancer Healing Center, a new space for patients served by the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. The existing masonry façade has been sealed and restored, preserving the building’s historical integrity while ensuring modern functionality. The facility offers every aspect of care — from inpatient and outpatient services to survivorship, integrative medicine, spiritual support and cutting-edge research — all under one roof. The project team included Skanska and Champlin Architecture.

The 218,000-square-foot renovation project includes significant building upgrades and enhancements to meet UC Health and the University of Cincinnati’s standards. Additionally, the project involved renovating the adjacent 197,000-square-foot parking garage, providing improved access and convenience for patients, staff and visitors. The facility encompasses inpatient and outpatient care settings, including 30 inpatient beds, outpatient and infusion clinics, along with survivorship and supportive services. An extended care area offers round-the-clock outpatient symptom support for all cancer patients.

The University of Cincinnati will occupy the fourth and fifth floors for research purposes, while UC Health will utilize the remaining three floors for treatment and patient care. The fourth and fifth floors of the facility will expand to include a retail pharmacy, blood cancer research labs, integrative medicine and survivorship wellness programs to complement patient care.

Photos courtesy of University of Cincinnati Cancer Center