Celebrating a Milestone for the Sandra R. Berman Pavilion

Published Friday, July 26, 2024 from the desk of John Chessare MD , President and CEO of GBMC HealthCare .

I am thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the construction of the Sandra R. Berman Pavilion! Thanks to our dedicated teams, the project is progressing on budget and on schedule. We are now about 50 days away from completing construction, with building occupancy expected in early 2025.?

This state-of-the-art facility will house the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute, consolidating all cancer care services under one roof. The new pavilion will improve patients’ experience, with multiple consultation rooms for meetings with clinicians and support staff and infusion options ranging from private rooms to open bays. The design also supports enhanced collaboration among our multidisciplinary oncology team. We recognize that the need for cancer care is only increasing with an aging population and look forward to being able to provide the compassionate, expert care we are known for in the comfort of a more modern, thoughtfully designed facility.?

I encourage you to take a moment to watch this?rendered virtual tour video to see what’s to come with the Berman Pavilion.?

Highlighting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Our Construction Projects?

In previous blog posts I have discussed our DEI work in several spaces – such as with our employee resource groups and the various events they host, our educational opportunities, and our health equity efforts in Baltimore City. However, I haven’t yet shared the great work our construction team has done in the DEI realm. Led by Russ Sadler , Senior Director of Planning, Construction, and Energy, the team has integrated Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program participants as part of our major construction projects over the past several years. The Maryland MBE Program is regarded as a national model for minority inclusion and ensures socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners are included in the state’s procurement and contracting opportunities.??

Of our total construction spend for the Sandra & Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute, Sandra R. Berman Pavilion, and the Berman Garage projects, 37.89% has been allocated to MBEs. Additionally, the Louis and Phyllis Friedman Building project concluded with 30% MBE participation.?

This work is another example of how we embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into our culture, making it a core part of everything we do. Thank you to all our staff and leaders who support this important priority.

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