SAN LUIS OBISPO - February 24, 2025 - Construction is set to begin on a state-of-the-art Cancer Center in San Luis Obispo, where Dignity Health’s French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, and Pacific Central Coast Health Centers will unite their existing oncology services. For the first time in San Luis Obispo County, all services will be available under one roof, streamlining the team-based care approach, improving patient convenience, and elevating cancer care in our community.  

“We are excited to announce the development of a new cancer center in San Luis Obispo, a collaboration that underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive, advanced care for our community,” shares Sue Andersen, President and CEO of French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.  

The new cancer center will provide a seamless experience for patients, offering a wide range of comprehensive services and programs. These will include: medical oncology, hematology, infusion, diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology, general and oncology surgery, and urology. 

Physician groups partnering with Dignity Health providing services at the center will include Urology Associates of the Central Coast, Associated Surgeons of San Luis Obispo, Pacific Central Coast Health Centers, including SLO Oncology & Hematology, diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology, and a new ambulatory surgery center.  

“Together, we are creating a healing environment where every patient receives the personalized care they deserve, delivered promptly at an advanced, comprehensive cancer center,” says Edwin Hayashi, MD, General Surgeon.

The cancer center will be easily accessible, conveniently located near the corner of Tank Farm and Broad Street in San Luis Obispo. Construction on the two-story, 58,650 square foot building is scheduled to begin spring 2025 and completion is expected in early 2026. 

Additionally, the center will feature the Hearst Cancer Resource Center, a unique support resource in San Luis Obispo County dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families from diagnosis through recovery.

"This center will offer convenient access to the latest treatments and comprehensive support for both patients and their families, all in one location,” says Scott Robertson, MD, President & CEO, Pacific Central Coast Health Centers. 

Dignity Health is committed to fighting cancer on every front: early detection and diagnosis, effective treatment options, education and prevention, and survivorship programs.  Clinical services are also provided at Mission Hope Cancer Center - Santa Maria and Mission Hope Cancer Center - Arroyo Grande. 

More updates to come as we move closer to opening this vital new resource for cancer care in San Luis Obispo.

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About Dignity Health Central Coast

Seven award-winning hospitals comprise Dignity Health Central Coast: Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard and St. John’s Hospital Camarillo, all recognized for their quality of care, safety, and service.

Additionally, Dignity Health Central Coast has a network of nearly 50 physician offices known as Pacific Central Coast Health Centers that include primary care, cancer care and various specialty offices. Dignity Health Central Coast also includes premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services, and comprehensive home health services.

Learn more at dignityhealth.org/centralcoast.