The renovations will maximize the cancer center's existing footprint and incorporate numerous patient benefits. The resulting layout, with larger IV therapy bays will minimize noise and maximize privacy and comfort while providing access to natural light and a direct connection with nursing staff and other support services. Capacity increases to 18 chemotherapy bays plus two private rooms, which will nearly double the current infusion capabilities. Additional exam rooms will also be constructed, dramatically decreasing appointment wait times for new patients. The expected increase in new patients will provide additional employment opportunities to Armstrong County residents.
An expansion of the front of the cancer center is planned to yield 1,500 square feet of additional treatment space. Lower level space will be utilized for additional exam rooms, offices and support services. The plan includes a canopied entrance way which has been designed at the corner of the building to provide easy way finding to treatment areas in the upper level and to lower level offices and exam rooms. A daylight connection from the upper floor through a two-story gallery with elevator access and a spacious waiting area has been designed to maximize patient and family comfort.