New $1.4B cancer centre opens in Calgary
After more than seven years of construction, a new cancer centre in Calgary will be opened to patients and researchers.
The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre's grand opening will be marked by an opening ceremony on Thursday morning.
The centre is more than one million square feet in size and aims to change the way Calgarians will receive cancer care.
To celebrate its opening, Premier Danielle Smith, Health Minister Adrianna LaGrange and other health officials will gather for an event at 8:30 a.m.
The project first broke ground in 2017 and cost roughly $1.4 billion.
According to Alberta Health Services (AHS), the centre will include both inpatient and outpatient services, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer centres in the world.
AHS says as a comprehensive cancer centre, the centre offers a specialized approach that integrates scientific investigation with clinical treatment. This allows for rapid advancements in cancer care, ensuring that patients benefit from the latest research findings.
The provincial government has stated appointments will be switched to the Arthur J.E. Comprehensive Cancer Centre starting Oct. 25.
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