A New Era of Cancer Care Begins at Sinai Hospital with Opening of the Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building
State-of-the-Art Outpatient Facility Brings Together Multidisciplinary Cancer Services, Improving Access, Convenience and Care Coordination for Patients; Modern Space Provides Views of Cylburn Arboretum, Art Therapy Room, Survivorship Programs, “Infusionarium” for Pediatric Patients and More
Baltimore — The Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building on the campus of Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is expanding access to comprehensive outpatient oncology services for patients of all ages in one centralized, state-of-the-art facility.
The three-story, 125,000-square-foot building will house outpatient adult and pediatric cancer services, bringing together specialized physicians, cutting-edge technology, infusion treatment, radiation therapy, research and supportive care in a modern, patient-centered environment.
The building offers views of the neighboring Cylburn Arboretum in private spaces for those receiving chemotherapy and other infusion treatments. With the guidance of patient and family advisory panels, the facility features natural light and surfaces as well as a curated art collection and a living room with fireplace, all designed to create a comfortable and healing environment. For pediatric patients, there is a playroom, art therapy room and an “Infusionarium,” a special space providing an immersive experience for children undergoing chemotherapy and infusions.
The hospital will dedicate the $95 million building with a “gong-ringing” ceremony on June 30 featuring Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, doctors, donors, elected officials, community leaders and patients, followed by tours of the new facility. There will be a community open house that afternoon.
“The Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building represents a transformational moment for Sinai Hospital and the patients we serve,” says Amy Shlossman, president of Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center. “Every detail of this facility, from bringing outpatient services together in one location to creating welcoming spaces that support healing and well-being, was designed with our patients in mind. We are proud to offer a destination for cancer care that reflects the excellence, compassion and innovation our patients deserve.”
Teams from Sinai’s Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute will begin seeing patients in the Weinman Building on July 10, when the facility is fully open for patient care.
Adult Services
The upper floor of the Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building is dedicated to adult oncology services, offering a modern, patient-centered environment designed to support comfort, efficiency and coordinated care for patients who often interact with a wide variety of specialists and services, ranging from oncologists and surgeons to social workers, lab technicians, genetics specialists and researchers.
"Cancer treatment can be physically and emotionally demanding on patients and their families. Our vision was to bring outpatient oncology services together under one roof in a modern, thoughtfully designed and bright space. Our team wanted to provide a seamless experience that allows patients to focus on their treatment and recovery," says Pallavi P. Kumar, M.D., cancer center director for the oncology service line at LifeBridge Health, including the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at Sinai and Northwest hospitals and the William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center at Carroll Hospital.
She adds, “This building reflects what our patients and families shared was important, and spaces were created that feel calm, open and filled with natural light. Delivering excellent clinical care is our priority. As we care for our patients, the vision is to be recognized regionally for our commitment to compassionate, innovative, comprehensive care that reduces disparities and the burdens of cancer in our communities.”
The adult infusion area includes 32 bays featuring a mix of private and semi-private spaces organized into smaller care pods to create a more personalized treatment experience. Two nourishment stations are conveniently located within the infusion area to enhance patient comfort during visits. A dedicated fast-track infusion section accommodates treatments lasting less than one hour, helping improve convenience and patient flow.
This floor also includes 16 exam rooms designed to streamline the patient experience. Patients enter through the public-facing corridor while physicians and care teams access rooms from a separate staff corridor and centralized workroom. This layout enhances collaboration among care teams while supporting patient privacy and operational efficiency.
In addition, the second floor includes a procedure room for minor outpatient procedures performed under local anesthesia, including select gynecologic, melanoma-related and other minimally invasive treatments.
Pediatric Services
The pediatric area was designed to create a comforting, family-centered environment that supports children through every stage of treatment. Located on the first floor, the space combines advanced clinical care with engaging, age-appropriate services aimed at reducing stress and promoting healing.
The clinical area includes seven private infusion bays and seven exam rooms, each designed with ample space to accommodate family members and caregivers. Additional specialized spaces include a dedicated phlebotomy room and an area for patient vital signs at check-in.
The pediatric infusion area features recliners, PlayStation gaming systems and a variety of activities and entertainment options designed to provide comfort and distraction during treatment. The Stacy’s Place “Infusionarium” has lights on the walls and ceiling, giving a theater-like feel with a large wall screen, designed to create an immersive experience for patients.
Large, bright and colorful, dedicated art therapy and playroom spaces encourage creative expression and play, recognizing the important role both can have in a child’s emotional well-being and healing journey. The availability of Child Life specialists, art therapy, music and pet therapy all add to that experience.
“Children experience cancer differently than adults, and their care should reflect that,” says Aziza Shad, M.D., the Ellen W. P. Wasserman chair of pediatrics and chief of pediatric hematology and oncology at the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai. “Art therapy gives our young patients a way to express emotions that can be difficult to put into words while creating moments of comfort, creativity and normalcy during treatment. Spaces filled with color, light and opportunities for self-expression can play a vital role in supporting a child’s emotional well-being and physical healing throughout their cancer journey.”
Dr. Shad adds, “As cancer affects the entire family, we also want to ensure that our families feel cared for and supported, so there are quiet spaces for family members to relax and recharge. Our Child Life specialist and social worker will be onsite in the new building to provide essential support for children facing illness and their families.”
The pediatric outpatient clinic is named the Alfred I. Coplan Pediatric Hematology Oncology Outpatient Center.
Radiation Oncology
As part of Sinai’s multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, many patients also receive radiation treatment, which is located on the ground floor of the Weinman Cancer Building.
“With multidisciplinary cancer treatment, it is more important than ever that patients can easily access the many specialists involved in their care and that those physicians can work together to support each patient’s individualized care,” says David Perry, M.D., chair of radiation oncology for LifeBridge Health. “As the Sinai campus evolved and grew over time, patients often faced a 10-minute walk between their oncology and radiation appointments. Now, with services located together in one building, patients can move more easily between appointments, care teams can collaborate more efficiently, and the overall experience is significantly improved for everyone.”
The radiation oncology department offers a comprehensive range of advanced radiation therapies, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), brachytherapy and other highly targeted treatments designed to maximize effectiveness while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue. LifeBridge Health’s radiation oncology program is accredited by the American College of Radiology, and the cancer program is additionally accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer through the Integrated Network Cancer Program.
The department also offers radiotherapy for osteoarthritis and will soon provide radiopharmaceutical treatment for metastatic disease, including radioligand therapy for prostate cancer.
The Weinman Family Department of Radiation Oncology was named in 2006 by the Toby and Melvin Weinman Foundation and the late Michael Weinman. The Toby and Melvin Weinman Foundation was created by Dennis’ grandparents and run by Dennis’ uncle and late father. Michael Weinman was a long-time Sinai Hospital Board member and a nephew of Melvin and Toby.
Research
As part of LifeBridge Health’s commitment to innovation, discovery and advancing cancer care, a laboratory within the Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building will support clinical research, allowing onsite collection and processing of specimens.
Sinai Hospital offers patients access to clinical trials that may provide early access to emerging and potentially life-saving therapies. Clinical trials are the foundation of cancer research and play a critical role in identifying better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
Through affiliations with leading national cancer research organizations, LifeBridge Health connects patients with cutting-edge clinical trials and investigational therapies. Available research opportunities are reviewed through multidisciplinary clinics and weekly tumor board meetings, where specialists from across oncology collaborate to identify the most appropriate treatment options, including clinical trials, for individual patients.
Currently, LifeBridge Health has 30 adult oncology clinical trials and 45 Children’s Oncology Group pediatric trials, available through the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai. Research opportunities span a wide range of areas, including treatment, prevention, screening, supportive care and observational studies. Clinical trials may be appropriate at many points along a patient’s cancer journey, from newly diagnosed, early-stage cancers to advanced disease.
Survivorship Programs
The Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building will serve as a hub for adult and pediatric survivorship services designed to support patients beyond diagnosis and treatment, recognizing that cancer care continues long after therapy ends.
For adult patients, the building will house the Dr. Michael J. Schultz Cancer Survivorship Program, developed around the belief that survivorship begins at the moment of diagnosis. Named to honor retired LifeBridge Health surgeon Dr. Michael Schultz, the program is designed to connect patients with navigators, coordinators and a range of supportive services to address the physical, emotional and practical challenges of cancer care. Resources may include nutritional counseling, financial planning support, psychosocial services, healing therapies such as yoga and massage, and rehabilitation services through the Rehabilitation Institute at Sinai. The program also includes Survivors Offering Support, which connects newly diagnosed patients with trained cancer survivor mentors.
The Weinman Cancer Building will also be home to “The Next Step”: The Kara Amey Cancer Survivorship Program, established and funded through the generosity and vision of the Amey family, which provides specialized long-term follow-up care and education for childhood cancer survivors. Through an interdisciplinary team that includes pediatric oncologists, primary care providers, pediatric and adult sub-specialists, a nurse navigator, social worker, art therapist, dietitian, neuropsychologist and other clinical experts, the program supports childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors' physical, emotional and psychosocial well-being throughout their lives.
The pediatric survivorship program also participates in research focused on the long-term effects of cancer and cancer treatment, helping advance knowledge and improve quality of life for future generations of survivors. Through a ‘Shared-Care’ model, survivors can maintain connections with the physicians who treated them as children while benefiting from coordinated care from survivorship specialists and primary care providers.
Healing by Design
The Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building was thoughtfully designed with the help of a patient and family advisory committee that envisioned a space centered on healing, comfort and well-being. Multidisciplinary teams of healthcare providers and other staff put in hundreds of hours to ensure the building will meet the needs of caregivers, patients and their families, now and into the future.
Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the neighboring arboretum, filling the space with natural light and calming views of nature. Thanks to the generosity of a donor, more than a dozen curated works of art are featured throughout the building, including pieces from the Jachman Family Art Collection created by respected local artist Wendy Jachman, whose work has long focused on creating art that elevates the spirit.
Natural design elements such as stonework, soft pastel tones and organic patterns create a serene, welcoming atmosphere. To deepen the building’s connection to nature and its focus on healing and wellness, one of the building’s architects designed a unique moss installation that is safe for immuno-compromised individuals, complemented by a custom light fixture above the stairs from the parking level to the ground floor.
Throughout the building there are spaces designed for families and visitors, including the SECU MD Foundation Living Room with a fireplace and an area where people can work while waiting.
About Mandy and Dennis Weinman
Mandy and Dennis Weinman share a long-standing connection to Sinai Hospital and a deep commitment to advancing compassionate cancer care in the community. Their transformative $5 million gift helped make possible the creation of the Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building.
Dennis Weinman, who serves on the LifeBridge Health board of directors and served on the Sinai Hospital board for 12 years, was inspired to support the project after hearing the vision for the future of cancer care at Sinai. The Weinmans have also shared that Dennis’ grandmother, Toby, received compassionate cancer care at Sinai years ago, an experience that helped shape their commitment to this transformational project.
This quote from the Weinmans is on display in the new facility: “The Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building stands in honor of the resilient spirit of every patient and the dedicated team of physicians, nurses and caregivers who walk beside them. This union of quiet bravery and compassionate care transforms and inspires us all.”
Final Notes
The Weinman Cancer Building features its own entrance and dedicated parking, further enhancing convenience and accessibility for patients and families navigating cancer treatment.
The Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute serves more than 30,000 patients annually, creating the need for a larger, more integrated facility designed to support the future of cancer care in the community. The Weinman Cancer Building marks an investment in cancer services at Sinai, including the recent recruitment of additional specialists in hematology, thoracic and colorectal surgery and an expanded focus on research.
Along with the $5 million gift from the Weinmans, the health system has received more than 60% of its $20 million goal, through both private and public funding, to support the building and the services offered there. This includes $1.5 million in federal funding and $2.5 million in state funding.
Building construction began in summer 2023 and was completed at the end of 2025. In the project’s final phases in 2026, crews finished internal renovations of the radiation oncology treatment area and the radiation oncology administrative offices.
Sinai Hospital is also recruiting volunteers to serve as greeters and escorts in the Weinman Building.
About Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a 537-bed medical complex located in northwest Baltimore. Sinai Hospital is Maryland’s largest community hospital and third largest teaching hospital. Founded in 1866 as the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum, Sinai Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare organization with a mission of providing high-quality, compassionate patient care. Medical specialties include cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, rehabilitation and pediatrics. Sinai is the flagship hospital for LifeBridge Health, one of the largest, most comprehensive providers of health services in Maryland.