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More Room for Hope

More Room for Hope: Expanding Cancer Care at UNC Health Pardee

Together, we can expand care, and hope for every patient facing cancer in our commununity.

Why Now?

Since opening in 2016, the Pardee Comprehensive Cancer Center has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to thousands of individuals across Western North Carolina. Each year, more than 1,000 newly diagnosed patients begin their cancer journey with us — and the number continues to grow.

Our infusion center currently treats about 36 patients each day, and on our busiest days, that number can rise to more than 50. As patient volumes climb, we’re reaching the limits of our existing space.

Expanding our center means shorter wait times, more comfort, and a healing environment that reflects the exceptional care our team provides.

What the Expansion Will Bring

Thanks to a timely opportunity to lease new space within the Health Sciences Building, Pardee is expanding to create More Room for Hope — adding vital space for treatment, education, and support.

This expansion will include:

  • 10 New Infusion Bays — allowing more patients to receive treatment each day, with greater privacy and comfort.

  • A Large Conference Room — a welcoming space for support groups, survivorship programs, and community education.

  • A Dedicated Pharmacy Room — improving safety, efficiency, and access to infusion medications.

  • Relocated Offices — freeing space on the main floor for direct patient care.

This project adds critical capacity without the cost of new construction — ensuring donor dollars make an immediate, tangible impact.

How You Can Help

Your generosity will directly support the development and equipping of your expanded infusion and support spaces.

  • Conference Room – $250,000

  • Infusion Room – $250,000

  • CT Scanner Room – $150,000

  • CT Control Room – $50,000

  • Linear Accelerator Control Area – $50,000

  • Oncology Pharmacy Room – $25,000

  • Medical Dosimetry Room – $25,000

  • Infusion Bays (10 available) – $15,000 each

Additional opportunities are available at every giving level.

Your gift directly impacts cancer patients and families in Henderson County, and the surrounding counties we serve, by ensuring expanded access to care, enhanced comfort, and continued excellence in treatment.

Building for the Future

The More Room for Hope project is part of Pardee’s long-term vision to expand cancer care across our region.

Here’s what’s ahead:

  • 2026: Opening of a new Outpatient Infusion Center in Brevard, adding 8 infusion bays.

  • 2028: Planned Mills River Cancer Care location to bring treatment even closer to home.

  • Future growth: Investment in next-generation radiation therapy and expanded breast imaging services to provide comprehensive care under one roof.

Together, these projects ensure that families in Henderson County and surrounding communities never have to leave home for advanced cancer care.

Pardee Hospital Foundation offers a range of giving options tailored to your financial and life plans. Explore IRAs, DAFs, stocks, wills, trusts, and more—and connect with our team to find the best fit for your goals and impact.