UC Health Blood Cancer Healing Center

HEAPY provided MEP, fire protection and technology engineering design for the renovation and adaptive reuse of Shriners Children’s Hospital, which was purchased by the University of Cincinnati.

The renovated space now houses UC Health’s Blood Cancer Healing Center, a comprehensive state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to advancing research, treatment and wellness for blood cancer patients. The center features 30 inpatient beds, imaging services, outpatient and infusion clinics, a USP 800 compounding pharmacy, oncology laboratory, survivorship and supportive services, and a dedicated clinical trials unit. Novel therapies and other treatments, including cellular and stem cell therapies, expands access to cutting-edge treatment options for patients.

Shriners Children’s Hospital was built between 1990-1992. The renovation encompassed 225,000 SF of building space on five floors (plus basement and mechanical penthouse), as well as 145,000 SF of concrete parking structure. An initial facility condition assessment evaluated comprehensive building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, technology, BAS, elevators) and offered strategic recommendations to prioritize repair and replacement based on time horizon: immediate needs/critical deficiencies, 1-2 year intermediate needs, and future needs.

Phase I was completed in May of 2024 and included the renovation of floors 1-3. Phase II is under construction and will include the renovation of floors 4 and 5 for future oncology research.