The University of Kentucky broke ground on Thursday, April 25, on its newest UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building. The 550,000-square-foot facility will be the home of the UK Markey Cancer Center, which is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kentucky.
The building also acts as a Comprehensive Spine Center, ambulatory surgery space and other outpatient services, according to a press release from the University of Kentucky’s public relations department. The building plus an adjacent 2,400-space parking structure are set to finish in 2027.
“As Kentucky's flagship university, we have a responsibility to lead the way in health care,” said UK President Eli Capilouto in a press release sent to LEO Weekly. “This building signifies our commitment to addressing the critical health needs of our state, providing advanced care across various disciplines and ensuring that Kentuckians have access to the most innovative treatments close to home."
For now, outpatient services are located in six different areas across the UK Candler Hospital campus. The new building will bring all Markey Cancer Center outpatients and oncology support services under one roof — providing care for patients across the entire campus.
The building will house Markey outpatient clinics including chemotherapy infusion, radiation medicine, multidisciplinary oncology, gynecologic oncology, breast care center and hematology/bone marrow transplant.
Construction for the project is being funded by UK HealthCare with a $10 million gift from Central Bank as well as a joint campaign with the Markey Cancer Foundation to raise $90 million to improve cancer care in Kentucky.
Below are renderings of the building set to complete construction in 2027.
