Cancer Center for Expanded Access in Southeast Indiana

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare

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Greendale, Indiana

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66,507 SF

This view of the Dearborn Cancer Center emphasizes its architectural clarity and strong material palette, where warm brick, light wood tones, and expansive glass convey a sense of trust and transparency. The juxtaposition of solid and transparent elements highlights both permanence and openness—key values in a healthcare setting. The covered drop-off canopy ensures patient comfort and accessibility, while thoughtfully placed landscaping softens the urban edge and contributes to a welcoming, non-institutional atmosphere.

This image showcases the modern and welcoming interior of the Dearborn Cancer Center designed by BSA. The spacious lobby features floor-to-ceiling windows along the left side, flooding the space with natural light and offering views of the landscaped grounds outside. In the foreground, a comfortable waiting area includes light-colored armchairs arranged around a wooden circular table on a textured area carpet, where two people are engaged in conversation. The bright, airy space continues to the reception area on the right, marked by a curved wooden desk with

This image depicts a thoughtfully designed clinical corridor within the Dearborn Cancer Center by BSA, showcasing the facility's emphasis on efficient workflow and patient comfort. The space features a modern nurse station with a curved white countertop atop warm wood cabinetry, where staff members in white and navy blue uniforms interact. The corridor stretches into the distance with clear wayfinding elements, including numbered room indicators mounted on the ceiling. The design incorporates biophilic elements through vibrant blue water-inspired feature panels integrated into the treatment room entrances, providing visual interest and natural reference points for navigation. The overall palette combines neutral tones with light wood finishes and strategic pops of blue, all enhanced by the clean lines of the architectural ceiling elements and recessed lighting. The wide hallway accommodates smooth traffic flow while maintaining a calm, organized environment that balances clinical functionality with a healing atmosphere, demonstrating BSA's approach to healthcare design that serves both operational needs and patient experience.

This image highlights a thoughtfully designed waiting area at the Dearborn Cancer Center by BSA, offering diverse seating arrangements that accommodate different needs and preferences of patients and visitors. Along the left wall, three semi-private banquette alcoves with vibrant teal blue backing create intimate spaces for focus or quiet conversation, each illuminated by modern pendant lighting and featuring round wooden tables. The first alcove shows a young man working on a laptop, while the middle alcove hosts two women in conversation. The right side of the space offers a more traditional lounge setting with comfortable armchairs arranged around circular tables, where two people are engaged with reading materials. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light and provide expansive views of the surrounding landscape and parking area. The muted gray carpeting, white ceiling with recessed lighting, and natural wood accents maintain the facility's calming color palette. This versatile waiting environment demonstrates BSA's understanding of how different patients and families might need varying levels of privacy and comfort during cancer treatment visits.

This thoughtfully designed space at the Dearborn Cancer Center by BSA reflects a warm, welcoming, and dignified environment for patients. Soft wood tones, natural textures, and layered lighting—especially the sculptural pendant and cove ceiling detail—enhance a sense of calm and comfort. The inclusion of a private consultation or wig-fitting area acknowledges the sensitive needs of cancer patients, while open shelving and a modern work surface provide functionality for staff. The overall aesthetic promotes healing through its balance of privacy, beauty, and efficiency.

This image showcases a patient treatment room at the Dearborn Cancer Center by BSA, designed to balance clinical functionality with comfort and connection to nature. The room features floor-to-ceiling windows providing expansive views of natural landscaping and water, creating a calming backdrop for treatment. A healthcare provider in a light lab coat reviews information on a tablet near the built-in workstation with dual monitors and medical reference materials. The patient area includes a comfortable mint-green reclining treatment chair with a pillow, positioned for both treatment access and enjoyment of the outdoor views. Clinical necessities are thoughtfully integrated, including wall-mounted medical equipment and monitors, while maintaining a non-institutional atmosphere. The design incorporates BSA's signature blue glass panel element at the entrance, warm wood-look cabinetry for medical supplies and equipment, and light-colored flooring, all working together to create a healing environment that supports both efficient care delivery and patient wellbeing during what can be stressful treatment sessions.

This image showcases a state-of-the-art radiation treatment room at the Dearborn Cancer Center designed by BSA, where advanced medical technology meets thoughtful, patient-centered design. The space features a sophisticated TrueBeam radiation therapy system in sleek white, positioned prominently alongside a specialized treatment table. A healthcare professional in navy blue scrubs stands attentively at the control panel. What distinguishes this clinical space is the biophilic design approach with floor-to-ceiling forest murals wrapping around the walls, bringing elements of nature indoors to create a calming environment for patients during treatment. The ceiling features a decorative perforated metal panel with subtle lighting fixtures, adding visual interest while maintaining the room's soothing aesthetic. Built-in white cabinetry provides necessary storage while maintaining the clean, uncluttered appearance of the space. The warm wood-look flooring enhances the natural theme and contributes to the room's less institutional, more comforting atmosphere.

The Dearborn Cancer Center, located within eyeshot of Interstate 275 and U.S. 50, features dedicated spaces for women’s health, radiation oncology, medical oncology, infusion, and various support services. One of the region’s largest health care systems, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, built this new 66,000-square-foot cancer center in Southeastern Indiana to address a huge unmet need in the community.

The Dearborn Cancer Center offers many state-of-the-art technologies, including on-site radiation oncology to treat a broad range of cancers, including breast, lung, prostate, and colon. Highly precise radiation oncology services, such as infusion services, are integrated with current treatment plans. Additionally, the facility allows for multidisciplinary oncology services in one centralized location, including:

Medical and radiation oncologists
Oncology surgeons
Specialized nurse navigators and research nurses
Licensed genetic counselors
Precision medicine
Prevention clinics
Integrative oncology
Clinical research
Survivorship support

The new facility will include 12 private exam rooms, 24 infusion bays, and an on-site laboratory. It will also include a LINAC treatment vault, CT scan, and PET CT scan for the most up-to-date imaging. Finally, on-site supportive services include financial counselors, specialized nurse navigators, nutritionists, a clinical research office, social services, and more.

“Comprehensive breast cancer services will also bring screening, diagnosis and treatment under one roof, so patients don’t have to travel as far,” reported Dr. Doug Flora, Executive Medical Director of the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center.

Key features of the Dearborn Cancer Center include:

Precision medicine and genomic health, utilizing cutting-edge science and technology to assure delivery of the right medicine, at the right dose, at the right time
Clinical research with access to more clinical trials, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and members of the NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN)
Centralized location for increased access and patient convenience

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Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Planning

Project Contact

Derek Selke

Cancer Center for Expanded Access in Southeast Indiana

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