Surgical, Behavioral, and Oncology Environments
At life’s most vulnerable moments, environment matters.
Every decision you make impacts patient care. How quickly you can move, how clearly you can see, and how effectively your team can respond all matter. When the environment creates friction, it pulls focus away from what matters most.
Surgical, oncology, and behavioral environments should reduce stress for patients and families while supporting the precision, efficiency, and adaptability clinicians need. Thoughtful design creates calm where there is uncertainty, clarity where there is complexity, and control where it is needed most.
The result is a space that supports your team and your patients at every step of the care journey.
At Progressive Companies, every design, architectural, and engineering decision we make comes back to helping you achieve your vision in creating the best heatlthcare environment possible.
Our Specialties
Surgical
Surgical environments must keep cases moving, support clinical teams, and never compromise patient safety. We design spaces to streamline flow, reduce turnover time, and align with clinical protocols so centers operate efficiently, are easy to maintain, and remain adaptable to evolving care and technology.
Oncology
Oncology care demands environments that support long, complex patient journeys while enabling coordinated, efficient treatment. We focus on creating spaces that improve flow, expand infusion capacity, and integrate services. The result is centers with calm, supportive spaces that reduce stress and easily adapt to evolving care models and technology.
Behavioral
Environments shape how behavioral health care is experienced and delivered. Designed to promote safety, dignity, and trust, the spaces we build balance visibility with privacy, reduce stress, support de-escalation. All to create a sense of calm, while remaining durable, efficient, and adaptable to evolving care needs.
The best healthcare environments come from truly understanding how care is delivered. When design is grounded in operations, aligned to performance, and delivered through an integrated team, it becomes a powerful tool for better outcomes."
Our Work
Grass Lake Ambulatory Surgery Center
A licensed freestanding surgical outpatient facility that anchors Henry Ford Allegiance Health’s 100-acre campus in Jackson, Michigan. Completed in 2020, the 17,700 square foot, $6.4 million facility delivers a high-quality patient experience through intuitive wayfinding, ample parking, and separate entry and discharge points.
Patients benefit from private registration bays, a quiet waiting area, and café amenities. The clinical program includes 16 pre and post-operative bays, two operating rooms, and two procedure rooms designed for future conversion. The layout emphasizes operational efficiency, minimizing movement for patients and staff, while remote-managed building systems support long-term performance.
University of Michigan Health-South
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Planned as a cornerstone for outpatient care, the new Orthopedic and Ambulatory Surgery Center will enhance efficiency, improve outcomes, and support long-term system sustainability. Opening in 2027, the 83,500 SF facility includes a clinical wing with 40 treatment rooms and diagnostics, and a surgical wing with six ORs, 24 pre/post-op bays, and support spaces. Designed for flexibility, two ORs are shelled for future growth. By shifting low-acuity procedures from the hospital, the center optimizes resources while improving patient privacy and staff experience. Positioned along a key corridor, it strengthens community presence and expands access to high-quality, convenient care for active populations.
National Cancer Treatment Provider
Designed as a regional hub for advanced cancer care, this 45,000 square foot theranostics, imaging, and radiopharmacy facility integrates radiopharmaceutical production, research, and clinical services to support precision medicine. Developed in partnership with a confidential client, the project is organized into four zones, including a theranostics clinic, imaging clinic, radiopharmacy with research labs, and shared support spaces.
The facility enables targeted therapies, advanced imaging, and clinical trials while promoting operational efficiency and collaboration. Designed to meet strict regulatory standards, the flexible platform supports evolving research and care models, creating a patient-centered environment that reduces anxiety and improves outcomes.
Westpark Specialty Center
In partnership with Holland Hospital, this 62,000 square foot outpatient facility expands access to specialty care while reducing patient travel.
The two-story center integrates infusion, diagnostics, and procedure spaces with flexible layouts and modern amenities. Designed for efficiency and collaboration, it supports a patient-centered experience while providing a scalable, future-ready platform for evolving community healthcare needs
Trinity Health Saint Mary’s Orthopedic and Surgical Suites
Trinity Health’s Orthopedic Center transformed a former Emergency Department into a modern facility delivering urgent and specialty orthopedic care. The project expanded services, improved access, and introduced flexible spaces for future outpatient use.
Building on this work, Progressive Companies also led major surgical renovations at Saint Mary’s Hospital, addressing outdated operating rooms with a phased approach that maintained operations. The upgrade delivered 16 new operating rooms, including hybrid suites, along with expanded pre and post care areas, PACU bays, and improved support spaces. Together, these projects enhance clinical performance, patient experience, and the hospital’s ability to attract and retain top medical talent.
Network180 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
With a mission build a safe, welcoming space in which to stabilize patients within 24 hours and reduce reliance on emergency departments and jails, this 8,600 square foot Behavioral Health Crisis Center was delivered in partnership with Trinity Health Grand Rapids and Network180 and completed in 2024.
The project emphasizes safety, accessibility, and trauma-informed care through calming environments, natural light, and efficient workflows. Integrated services and flexible spaces support rapid response and continuity of care, setting a new standard for community-based behavioral health crisis intervention.
Designing for the Future of Patient Care
Ready to discuss a vision for your next surgical, oncology, or behavioral health center? We would love to connect.
