St. Louis, MO -- The new Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center on the Washington University Medical Campus realizes a bold vision for patient-centered, outpatient cancer care through the blending of state-of-the-art technology and robust amenities that support patients’ individual healing journeys.
To realize this ambitious vision, Lawrence Group partnered with Perkins Eastman to design the cutting-edge, 657,250-square-foot facility, which officially opened on Sept. 30, 2024. The state-of-the-art cancer center serves patients of Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, from throughout the region. The building’s advanced design supports the world-class medical team and research and will ensure healing outcomes for years to come – while leaving a bold mark on the urban fabric of St. Louis.
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