The completion of the Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center is set to centralize oncology services in Shasta County, according to a report published September 4.
Previously, cancer patients in the region traveled between various facilities across Northern California to access treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, imaging scans, and lab draws. The new facility centralizes these services to improve patient care and save time.
The 43,800 square foot design-build project was constructed by Layton Construction on an 11-acre campus. The facility includes a retail pharmacy, education facilities, PET-CT imaging, and a linear accelerator.
Layton Construction Manager Robert Mitchell stated that the project allows Dignity Health to combine lifesaving services under one roof and described the center as an outstanding addition to the City of Redding. Chris Jensen, a Vice President at Layton Construction, expressed honor in participating in a project intended to bring healing and comfort to those battling cancer in Shasta County.
Data from the California Department of Public Health indicates that cancer is a leading cause of death in Shasta County, with incident and death rates exceeding the state average.
The project, which broke ground in the fall of 2024, involved collaboration between Layton Construction, CommonSpirit, and Cuningham Group Architecture.
