UChicago Medicine secures $75 million donation for new cancer pavilion

chicago.suntimes.com October 31, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC

Summary: The University of Chicago Medicine has received a $75 million donation from the AbbVie Foundation for a new cancer pavilion. The pavilion will cost $815 million and is set to open in 2027, named after the foundation.

This new facility will consolidate cancer care services currently spread across five buildings on the Hyde Park campus. The updated cost reflects enhancements based on patient needs, increasing from an initial estimate of $633 million.

Officials emphasize that the pavilion aims to improve patient care and address health inequities in cancer treatment. The project was first announced in 2022 and is part of UChicago's commitment to community health.

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