The renovations also will include adding two entry and exit lanes, emergency telephones, improved lighting, and an additional elevator. When the project is complete in August 2001, the structure will hold 1,165 vehicles. During construction, contractors will be working in 125 spaces at a time. The remaining 725 spaces will be available for use. The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has several renovations in progress this summer.
Plans are to expand the chemotherapy room, including more amenities for patients and staff.
The chemotherapy room will be divided into nine stations with more patient privacy, each with a recliner, television equipped with a DVD player, and stereo equipment. Three patient rooms, a staff break room, staff bath room, and two patient bath rooms will be added to the area. For patients, the chemotherapy area will provide food and drink at a nourishment station. The second-floor patient care areas also are being remodeled. The new phone number is 219-0771.