Been wondering what all’s going to be included in the new 11-story tower being built on the Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville campus?
Well, here’s an in-depth look, as posted on the hospital’s Facebook page as a part of an ongoing effort to recruit employees for the new facility which is scheduled to open in February.
Emergency Department
- A new Emergency Department, located on the ground floor of the new tower and expanding the department to care for patients, more quickly and efficiently.
- Addition of a Pediatric section with the new Emergency Department dedicated to treating our youngest patients. This space will be named in honor of Dr. Buddy Langston, a longtime pediatrician in our community.
- A brand-new helipad will be located on the roof of the tower which will aid in providing faster and more efficient access to support life-saving trauma, heart, stroke and surgical patients.
Cardiovascular
- Fusion of our heart and vascular services provided by Georgia Heart Institute, including diagnostic testing, cardiac cath lab and open-heart surgery so patients and their families will experience more seamless care.
Other Additions
- Additional operations rooms to expand available surgeries and procedures.
- An additional 150 beds for inpatient care.
- Parking deck with additional parking spaces.
- Adding more than 105 new positions for healthcare workers.
- Expansion of the existing Wilheit-Keys Peace Garden and creating additional greenspaces to provide outdoor areas for gathering and reflecting.
(Pictured: Artist rendering)