New Face of Cancer Care

Presenting the New Face of Cancer Care

Erskine B. Bowles, President, The University of North Carolina and William L. Roper, MD, MPH, Dean, School of Medicine, Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs and CEO, UNC Health Care System invite you to join Governor Bev Perdue and other special guests at the dedication of the NC Cancer Hospital.

Dedication Ceremony
Tuesday, September 15, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
NC Cancer Hospital Courtyard
101 Manning Drive,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Please join us as we open our doors to the people of North Carolina and celebrate the new face of cancer care with a dedication ceremony, tours of the hospital's public spaces, light refreshments and a viewing of the specially commissioned photography exhibit, "The New Face of Cancer Care."

This exhibit celebrates the strength and courage of the patients, medical professionals, researchers, caregivers, family and friends who face cancer every day, and whose images and stories serve as an inspiration to all. You are invited to participate in the exhibit as well – personal images, stories and tributes can be shared here on this website. Share your story today.

Members of NC General Assembly Tour NC Cancer Hospital

Members of the NC General Assembly are touring the North Carolina Cancer Hospital to get an early view of the state’s new state-of-the-art facility. Greeted by UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp and UNC School of Medicine Dean Bill Roper, the legislators visited several key locales in the building that will improve the way cancer care is delivered at UNC and across North Carolina.

North Carolina Cancer Hospital “Topped Off”

UNC Health Care and Skanska USA Building Inc. held the “topping off” ceremony on September 25, 2007 for the NC Cancer Hospital.

A “topping off” is when the highest structural element- a steel beam - of a high-rise is hoisted to the top of the building. This beam is first signed by the workers and project members and then lifted by cable to the top of the structure. After it is welded into place, a small pine tree is anchored on top.

“The tree is the key symbol and is not, as many might suppose, a holiday touch. In the high-steel trade, it announces that the construction has reached the sky without loss of life or serious injury. And it is meant to auger well for the future inhabitants of the building.”

Skanska has been diligent about workplace safety throughout the project.

And for UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center patients and the health care professionals who care for them, that’s great news.

The cancer hospital is on schedule for a July 2009 construction completion date and a late fall opening.