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AS PART OF a historic expansion to serve the health-
care needs of the growing San Antonio community,
Methodist Children’s Hospital, a campus of Methodist
Hospital, has added 15 new private rooms to its dedi-
cated children’s Emergency Department and will soon
add 16 rooms to its Neonatal ICU (NICU) ahead of the
new seven-story tower opening this winter.
Unlike most children’s hospitals, all 40 ER rooms
at Methodist Children’s Hospital are private, includ-
ing two dedicated trauma rooms and two specialized
isolation rooms for the most vulnerable and immuno-
compromised patients.
“Our pediatric Emergency Department has state-
of-the-art technology designed to address the special
needs of children, from small bumps to serious emer-
gencies,” said Robert Lenza, Chief Executive Officer,
“but with this expansion we’ve also put a focus on the
patient and family experience by creating a beautiful
and healing environment.”
Despite being one of the busiest children’s emer-
gency departments in the country, with almost 70,000
visits last year, the average ER wait time is usually less
than 10 minutes. With the addition of 15 new private
rooms, the Methodist Children’s Hospital Emergency
Department should decrease wait times even further.
Valet services are also available.
Already the largest NICU in the region, the addition
of 16 new beds will bring the total number to 92, offer-
ing more privacy to the families of infants dealing with
a wide-range of concerns, such as prematurity, cardiac
issues, and general or neurosurgery needs.
“Our goal is to deliver world-class care to our tiniest
patients while providing their families with a comfort-
able space during a difficult time,” said Lenza. “We’re
meeting these milestones to serve the needs of chil-
dren. This is great for the community, and we’re hon-
ored to be a part of its growth.”
METHODIST
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EXPERIENCES
HISTORIC
GROWTH
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To view the construction progress live, check out our webcam feed at
Methodist Hospital
Campus Groundbreaking
The landmark expansion is the largest construction project
in the history of the Methodist Hospital Campus, expanding
the campus footprint by 445,000 square feet.
Gamma Knife®
Relocation
The Gamma Knife Center was renovated and relocated to include
the newest Gamma Knife device, the Perfexion,™ a non-invasive
alternative for patients that dramatically increases the precision
of radiation delivery to the affected area, expands the treatment
range to include lesions in the base of the skill and shortens
treatment time while improving comfort for patients.
Dialysis & Apheresis
Addition Complete
The apheresis addition is an integral compliment of the
Methodist Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant program.
Neurotelemetry
Opens
The expansion provides 32 private patient rooms. North Tower & NICU
Expansion Complete
The expansion of Methodist Children’s Hospital Newborn Intensive
Care Unit (NICU) resulted in 94 beds–the hospital currently has one
of the largest NICUs in the region. Same day surgery is now open.
Parking Garage #1
The new addition provides nearly 4,000 Methodist Hospital
Campus employees and guests with convenient parking and
access to Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital. Methodist Children’s
Tower Expansion
The expansion resulted in a six story patient care tower and new
entrance for Methodist Children's Hospital – the most preferred
and only hospital in the region built exclusively for children.
All New Construction
Complete
This celebratory milestone in Menthodist Hospital and
Methodist Children’s Hospital history marks a new era
in health care for patients in South Texas.
Adult Emergency
Department Complete
The Adult Emergency Room Department was
expanded to a total of 48 rooms where patients
receive the highest level of expert care.
Central Tower
Expansion Complete
The Methodist Hospital Central Tower expansion includes a
remodeled entrance and expanded labor and delivery rooms to
include private luxury suites. Methodist Hospital is most preferred
by women in San Antonio and delivers more than 5,000 babies
a year – greater than any other hospital in the region.
All Methodist Hospital
Campus Renovations
Complete
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