The Move: A Carefully Coordinated Effort
The transition began with Breast Imaging and Advanced Radiology, which began seeing patients last week. Patients now have the convenience of parking in the Berman Garage and taking the elevator straight up to the pavilion—making access easier than ever.
On February 3, we welcomed Clinical Trials, Oncology Support Services, and the Boutique & Salon into their new homes. And in a truly monumental effort, on February 6, we completed the move by transitioning the rest of our oncology services, including:
- Infusion
- Infusion Pharmacy
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Medical Oncology/Hematology
- Thoracic Oncology
These services are now under one roof, creating a centralized hub where patients can receive coordinated, world-class cancer care with fewer barriers.
A Team Effort
A move of this magnitude would not be possible without incredible teamwork. Our volunteers and security teams have been working tirelessly at the front desk to ensure a smooth transition for patients and families. The Marketing, Environmental Services, Epic, PM Operations, and Information Technology teams have gone above and beyond. These groups have provided onsite wayfinding assistance, kept the building clean for inspections, provided clear communication through MyChart, and set up computers and phones in this truly collaborative effort.
The team’s morning strategy meetings and afternoon check-ins have helped us stay ahead of any challenges—this is a true example of closed-loop communication and the Baldrige framework in action, ensuring that we continuously assess, adapt, and improve throughout the process.
A special thank you is in order for the entire Oncology crew and Oncology leadership team, led by Michael Stein, Senior Vice President of Clinical and Support Operations; Walter Benton, Executive Director of Oncology Services; and Connie Herbold, Ambulatory Practice Administrator. Thank you also to Stacey McGreevy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Rebecca Stover, MSN, RN, PMP, Director of Project Management; Russ Sadler, Senior Director of Facility Planning, Design, & Energy Management, and so many more.
A Fitting Opening on World Cancer Day
As fate would have it, coinciding with our move, February 4 was World Cancer Day. While advancements in screening and prevention have made a significant impact, cancer rates continue to rise in our aging population. This makes our new facility and our commitment to delivering exceptional cancer care more important than ever.
The Sandra R. Berman Pavilion was designed with patients in mind, offering an environment that fosters healing, collaboration, and innovation. We are incredibly proud to take this next step in our journey to provide the care we would want for our own loved ones.
Celebrating Our Women Physicians & Perianesthesia Nurses
As we mark this milestone, we also want to take a moment to recognize two important celebrations:
February 3 was National Women Physicians Day – Join us in honoring the incredible contributions of female physicians at GBMC and beyond! Visit our social media pages to hear from some of our inspiring physicians about what drives their passion for medicine.
February 3-9 is Perianesthesia Nurse Awareness Week – A huge thank you to our pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia care nurses, ambulatory surgery nurses, and pain management teams for the expert and compassionate care they provide to our patients every day.
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