Red Rocks Medical Center and Cancer Center

Red Rocks Medical Center and Cancer Center

Golden, CO

This three-story, multi-specialty medical office building will be home to a Cancer Care Center with medical oncology, radiation oncology and PET scan practices, a Breast Care Center of Excellence and a Cancer Care Advisory facility. The surgery center provides general surgery, retina, cornea, urology and dermatology practices. The vision for Red Rocks Medical Center was to create a medical office building with an oncology focus, offering one-stop shop services and a seamless patient experience. Instead of fragmented suites, the facility delivers a welcoming, warm atmosphere that unites imaging, radiation oncology, infusion, surgery, and support services as one.

The design team carefully considered how the interior environment would affect each step of the patient experience. With this human-centered approach, the integrative cancer center offers unique amenities and services. Visitors begin at the expansive two-story atrium entrance that allows for easy wayfinding. The first and second floors house the Cancer Care Center and Women’s Imaging Center. The latter was designed to give patients a spa-like experience; soft, personal touches include a water feature and private, elegant dressing rooms. The Cancer Care Center also has a water feature and a fireplace to create a more soothing reception area.

The Cancer Care Advisory facility is unique in its offerings: counselors are available for questions from patients and their families, public computers give access to medical research, and massage services are offered to relieve stress. A serenity garden is accessible via the Cancer Care Center as well as the oncology suites. These treatment services—set in an inviting atmosphere—collectively offer a truly comprehensive healthcare approach.