Orlando, FL (July 22, 2010) - Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is unveiling a newly expanded women's triage unit.
The expansion of the triage unit will add 3,346 square feet of space to the existing unit, which is currently one of the busiest in the nation. It will feature eight new exam rooms and one room with fetal ultrasound capabilities. The new triage will maintain the design philosophy evident throughout the hospital, which places special attention on creating a soothing, healing environment with warm décor and natural ambiance.
In addition to the expansion, the existing triage is undergoing a renovation to update furnishings and décor in the 18-room unit. Total cost for the expansion and renovation project will be $2 million.
"Since we opened in 2006, we've seen more than 35,000 patients per year, making this triage unit one of the busiest in the country," states Sheila Bystrak, administrator for obstetrics and women's surgery at Winnie Palmer Hospital. "This expansion and renovation mean shorter wait times for those patients and a reinforcement of our commitment to Orlando Health's patient first philosophy."
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, supported by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation, is a 285-bed facility dedicated exclusively to the needs of women and babies. The hospital includes comprehensive fetal diagnostics and labor and delivery services, a regional center for neonatal intensive care, maternal intensive care and women's services. Annually, more than 14,000 babies are expected to be born at Winnie Palmer Hospital, making it the busiest labor and delivery unit in the state of Florida. To learn more, visit www.winniepalmerhospital.com.