Construction is officially underway on a major healthcare expansion project by OhioHealth, as the organization begins building a new cancer center in Columbus.
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Work began earlier this month at 3430 OhioHealth Parkway, where crews have installed construction fencing around a surface parking lot located south of the administrative campus, according to a community update.
The new facility is expected to be completed in late 2028 and will rise five stories, encompassing approximately 199,000 square feet. It will be constructed on the south side of the campus and physically connected to the first through fourth floors of the existing administrative building.
Designed as a centralized hub for outpatient oncology care, the center will consolidate services currently offered at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital and the Bing Cancer Center. This consolidation aims to improve care coordination and patient convenience by bringing multiple services under one roof.
The cancer center will include a wide range of treatment and diagnostic services such as radiation oncology, surgical oncology, medical oncology, infusion therapy, imaging, laboratory services, and blood and marrow transplant programs. In addition, it will house specialized clinics along with supportive care and wellness services tailored to cancer patients.
OhioHealth noted that the building has been designed with future growth in mind, allowing for the expansion of programs and services as patient needs evolve.
As part of the project, OhioHealth will deepen its collaboration with Columbus Oncology & Hematology to deliver integrated cancer and hematology services. The partnership will expand into a three-center network, with Columbus Oncology & Hematology relocating its Jasonway Avenue practice to the new facility.
This move is expected to strengthen the continuum of care, offering patients more seamless access to specialists, treatments, and follow-up services in a single location.
Despite the scale of the development, OhioHealth confirmed that the project will not impact current work arrangements for employees at the administrative campus. Staff will continue operating under their existing office, hybrid, or remote work structures throughout the construction period.
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The new cancer center reflects a broader trend in healthcare toward centralized, outpatient-focused treatment facilities. As advances in medical technology allow more procedures to be performed without overnight hospital stays, health systems are investing heavily in specialized centers that improve efficiency and patient experience.
For Columbus, the project represents a significant investment in healthcare infrastructure and is likely to generate construction jobs in the near term, followed by expanded clinical and support roles once the facility becomes operational.
The collaboration with Columbus Oncology & Hematology also highlights the growing importance of partnerships between hospital systems and specialized physician groups, enabling more comprehensive and coordinated cancer care delivery.
Once completed, the facility is expected to play a key role in meeting rising demand for oncology services, driven by population growth, aging demographics, and continued advancements in cancer detection and treatment.
Originally reported by Jane Imbody in Marion Star.
