Regina Cancer Patient Lodge undergoes major renovations

The Regina cancer patient lodge has undergone some major renovations and upgrades over the past two years.

Over the past two years, the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge has undergone some major renovations and upgrades.

The lodge, which is located just across the street from the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, is “a home away from home” for those in southern Saskatchewan going through cancer treatments and procedures.”

The building was opened in 1985 and needed a new roof, windows, and heat pumps. The renovation plans covered the interior as well, with more comfortable beds and furniture in 18 rooms able to accommodate up to 32 guests.

Tiffany Hymers, site manager at the lodge, explained the intention behind the upgrades.

“We tried really hard, the design team, to make it not feel quite so hospital-like. Quite a few cancer patients have had their fill of the hospital setting, so we worked really hard to give it a more residential feel, as well as more safety features with our walk-in showers,” she said.

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The lodge charges $40 per day for a room, which comes with three hot meals.

Over half the cost of the $3 million project was raised by the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan.