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SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical center Major Operation New surgery center is patient-focused, family-friendly By Mary Fetsch F rom robotics to minimally invasive technologies, much has changed in surgery as St. Mary Medical Center has grown throughout the years. Today a new $40 million surgical pavilion is being built not only to accommodate current advancements, but also future technology. The 62,000-square-foot, two-story building will replace and house the hospital's existing surgical department and intensive care unit with expanded, innovative features. The project may also include the "shelling-in" of two additional floors with 40,000 square feet of space for future patient services growth. "Our surgical pavilion is the most complex project we've undertaken to date," says hospital CEO Janice Ryba. "Our focus is to maintain and grow a solid surgical department by creating space to accommodate future technologies and developments. We also will be providing a comfortable, healing environment for patients and families in our new intensive care unit." During construction, the hospital will continue to utilize its current surgical and intensive care facilities without disruption. The initial phase of the project will be to complete the new 20-bed ICU, which will be located on the second floor of the new building. Once complete, patients from the current ICU will be transferred to the new unit and construction of the new operating suites, recovery rooms and family lounge will begin on the first floor. Other services including same-day surgery, endoscopy and sterile processing also will be located in the new building. Surgical SuiteS for the future The new surgical department will feature 12 large surgical suites and four minor procedure rooms that will be nearly double the size of the previous operating rooms. The space will accommodate the latest technology, including the robot-assisted daVinci® SI surgical system, complex imaging display systems, laparoscopic equipment, surgical lasers and navigation systems. "Many of our surgeons were involved in the planning process, providing critical feedback to make certain the layout, design and technology will meet St. Mary Medical Center's expanded surgical department will feature 12 large surgical suites and four minor procedure rooms designed to allow for flexibility of equipment placement, ease of use and accessibility for surgeons and staff. 54 WINTE R 2 013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Community Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Community Healthcare
Contents
Community Message
Community Briefs
Timely Answers, Quality Treatment
Breathing for Bonnie
Powered by Patients
Got Excuses?
Managing Your Health with a DIY Tool Kit
Is It the Stress Talking?
The Wonderful World of Greens
Knee-to-Know Basics
On the Cover
Run for Your Life
14 Good-for-You Gifts
Special Delivery
Virtual Health
SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center
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Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Community Healthcare