VCU to dedicate new critical-care hospital
VCU is opening a 367,000-square-foot hospital, the state’s only facility devoted solely to critical care.
The $192 million, 232-bed hospital next to VCU Medical Center’s main hospital was dedicated Wednesday. VCU officials say it’s the largest capital construction project in the medical center’s history.
VCU is opening a 367,000-square-foot hospital, the state’s only facility devoted solely to critical care.
The $192 million, 232-bed hospital next to VCU Medical Center’s main hospital was dedicated Wednesday. VCU officials say it’s the largest capital construction project in the medical center’s history.
The 15-level hospital has intensive care units for patients requiring neonatal, surgical trauma, burn center, neuroscience, medical respiratory and oncology services. It also features 10 new operating rooms and expanded emergency care services.
University President Eugene P. Trani said the state-of-the-art facility combines decades of experience and research with the newest technology.
Brief by The Associated Press
