New Facilities Children’s is undertaking the most significant expansion in its history. Construction is underway to add technology, provide private rooms, and offer a family-centered, healing environment. Campus expansion at Children’s of Minnesota represents the largest development project in the organization’s 80-year history. Estimated cost is $300 million, with philanthropic support projected for about one-third of the total. “This major renovation and expansion at both campuses will help solidify Children’s position as one of the finest pediatric hospitals in the nation,” says Alan L. Goldbloom, MD, president and CEO. “Our new facilities will provide more space, better technology, and a familycentered and healing environment that will match the quality of care we continue to provide children and families in our community.” The expansion is proceeding in phases for three to five years. Improvements at Children’s hospitals in St. Paul and Minneapolis will include: • larger private rooms for patients, where parents can stay comfortably around the clock with their children. • renovated and expanded emergency rooms. • new operating rooms with enhanced technology and more space. • dedicated outdoor green spaces. Children’s – St. Paul A new, distinct entrance will be added, giving Children’s greater 4
visibility from Smith Avenue. Much of the new construction will take place on top of United Hospital’s emergency department expansion. This will house Children’s new operating rooms, surgical care, and an expanded emergency department. The pediatric epilepsy unit, currently located at neighboring United Hospital, will be moved to Children’s. Added space for newborn care will enhance the private-room neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Children’s – Minneapolis Construction of an Ambulatory Care Center across Chicago Avenue from the hospital is underway. This building, with a new parking ramp, will house Children’s clinics, diagnostic and treatment centers—including a new pediatric infusion clinic—and space for leased medical offices. New construction east of the present hospital will create space for a new cardiovascular center and a Ronald McDonald House for families. A redesigned entrance on Chicago Avenue will welcome families along with an enhanced streetscape. In addition, Children’s – Minneapolis is developing a mother-baby center with neighboring Abbott Northwestern Hospital. This will be a regional and national referral center for families seeking excellence in neonatal and perinatal care. A new NICU will feature private rooms.