Renovation of the Department of Oncology

In the renovation, we will change the premises of the outdated Department of Oncology to meet the needs of today's specialist medical care. During the renovation, we will take into account the premises that have already been renovated and the significant investments made in the premises. 

We started the implementation planning for the first phase of the renovation in the beginning of 2020. In the first phase, we will renovate floors 0 and 1 at the southern end of the low-rise part of the building. Construction work will begin during 2020 and the estimated completion is in 2022.

We will start planning the second phase of the renovation in 2021. In the second phase, we will renovate floors 0–2 at the northern end of the low-rise part of the building, with the exception of the operational radiation therapy unit.

At a later stage of construction, we will make a decision on the tower section of the outpatient clinic building, which will either be demolished or renovated. The respective plans for this will be initiated after the completion of the Bridge Hospital.

Treatment of cancer in Meilahti

In the future, we will be treating cancer on the Meilahti campus in three hospitals: In Meilahti Triangle Hospital, the lower floors of the renovated Department of Oncology, and the Bridge Hospital.

The Bridge Hospital, which is currently under construction, will merge its facilities and operations with the Department of Oncology and will also replace some of its facilities. In the Bridge Hospital, we will build facilities for extensive outpatient and day hospital operations and for cancer patients in need of inpatient care.

After renovation, we will place the radiation therapy and radioisotope unit as well as activities of medical imaging and HUS Pharmacy in the low-rise part of the Department of Oncology building. In addition, we will renovate facilities there for the palliative outpatient clinic, clinical dietitians, physiotherapists, and social workers.

INFORMATION ON THE RENOVATION

• Department of Oncology's year of construction: 1962
• Location: Helsinki, Meilahti
• Owner: HUS
• Renovation developer: HUS Kiinteistöt Oy

Phase 1

• Renovation time: 2020–2022
• Lead designer: Arkkitehtitoimisto Tähti-Set Oy
• Scope:  2,919 brm²
• Cost estimate: MEUR 15

Phase 2

• Planning will begin in 2021.
• Estimated renovation time: 2023–2025