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HARRISONBURG –Work began in mid-June on the three-story building on the new RMH health campus that will house the RMH Hahn Cancer Center and RMH physician offices.
Harman Construction, Inc., of Harrisonburg has been selected to construct the 83,000-square-foot building, according to Scott Campbell, senior project manager, Facilities Planning and Development.
The Hahn Cancer Center, which occupies the first floor and is connected to the new hospital by an enclosed corridor, is scheduled to open with the hospital in June 2010, Campbell said. The upper two levels, which will house RMH physician offices, should open later in 2010.
“The building will be an extension of the new hospital in character, architecture and materials,” he said.
Campbell said that all the contractors for the building are local. In addition to Harman, the contractors include Blauch Brothers, Inc., for mechanical work and Trumbo Electric, Inc., for electrical work.
“We wanted to ensure this work stayed within the community,” Campbell said, adding that all partners were selected through a competitive bid process.
Previous RMH projects completed by Harman Construction include the East Rockingham Health Center and renovations to RMH Corporate Health and the 1931 Medical Avenue medical offices.
“Harman Construction has always appreciated projects we’ve done with RMH,” said Wayne Witmer, president of Harman Construction. “RMH has always treated its partners with respect. They are committed to being team members you can trust.”
Structural steel is expected to be in place by September, with masonry work wrapping up in October, Campbell said. Interior finishes will get underway in January 2010 to ready the building for June 2010 occupancy.
The Hahn Cancer Center is named for benefactor and cancer survivor Zanette Showker Hahn.
The staff of the current Cancer Center has been intimately involved in the design of the new center, said Janet Macarthur, director of RMH Oncology Services. Highlights of the new center will include:
- A healing garden
- Expansive glass curtain wall, allowing natural light and mountain views
- Resource center with literature and information for patients
- Dedicated entrance for cancer center patients
- Private transport elevators from inpatient oncology unit
- Satellite pharmacy for onsite medication preparation
- Centrally-located laboratory
- Increased number of exam rooms
- Larger waiting areas
- Widened corridors
“This new facility will move us forward for a second century of service to our community,” Macarthur said. “Every detail has been put in place to provide the utmost in high-quality clinical care, as well as patient comfort. Our staff is so excited to provide service in our new home.” ### |
