Providence Partnership to Bring New Cancer Care Services to Clackamas

April 6, 2008

WHAT: A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for a new three-story, radiation oncology medical office building in Clackamas. A joint venture between Providence Health & Services and Radiation Oncology Management Associates, tenants will include radiation oncology and medical oncology physicians and services. Currently, most Clackamas County residents have to travel to Portland or adjacent cities for radiation oncology care. These treatments can require daily trips for as many as six weeks. The building is expected to be complete by the end of 2009.

WHEN: Noon Monday, April 6, 2009

WHERE: 9290 S.E. Sunnybrook Ave. Clackamas (adjacent to the Providence Clackamas Medical Plaza) Free parking

DETAILS: The new building has been designed with best environmental practices in mind, including use of recycled materials, local products, energy efficient windows and ventilation systems, and white roofing material to reflect heat and reduce summer cooling needs. One unique feature will be a “green wall.” It will sit on the north side of the building, providing privacy and a soothing environment for patients waiting to receive their radiation treatments. Rising about six feet high, the base structure of the wall will contain a series of planter boxes featuring a colorful variety of plants. Contact with nature has long been believed to increase positive feelings and reduce stress associated with medical treatment. In addition, green walls absorb sound and can help reduce energy consumption.

Throughout the property, landscape plantings have been selected with minimal water usage in mind. All plant material is appropriate for their specific locations and will not require excessive irrigation. In addition, invasive plants have been removed and replaced with 475 native forest plants to enhance natural areas.