Moore Medical Center Taking First Steps Toward New Building by Richie Splitt, Chief Administrative Officer of HealthPlex & Moore Medical Center
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he weather is finally turning cooler and the fall season is upon us. Fall and winter can be some of the busiest times of the year, with the holidays and spending time
with family and friends. They are also busy seasons for healthcare, with accidents, injuries, and the flu season. Norman Regional is
currently building our free-standing Emergency Services on the site of the former Moore Medical Center. The building should be open in early December and ready to treat you and your family.
It will feature Emergency Services and also outpatient lab, for
blood draws and imaging services such as x-rays. It will have a fast track, like the former Moore Medical Center. A Fast Track ensures
that patients with minor illnesses and injuries are seen quickly. It helps with the overall flow of the Emergency Department and
makes sure every patient is taken care of in a timely manner. It will also be open 24/7 for your emergency needs.
The Moore Medical Center Emergency Services building may
look a bit different. A similar structure was used in Joplin, Missouri, after a tornado destroyed its hospital as well. But I assure you on the inside, Moore Medical Center Emergency Services both looks and functions the same as any other emergency room.
But don’t just take my word for it! You can see the inside of the
facility yourself at a special Fall Festival and Open House planned
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 23. Our Emergency Department staff will be offering tours of the building. Bring your whole family for fun and free activities such as bounce houses, face
painting, balloon animals and more. We will also have door prizes, giveaways, and refreshments. For more details, make sure to check www.NormanRegional.com.
I also wanted to update you on the recycling of the actual,
physical building of Moore Medical Center. Midwest Wrecking, our vendor in the demolition, was able to recycle some concrete and metal from the destroyed hospital. More than 9,620 tons of material was diverted from a landfill and recycled.
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