Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground on $92 Million Expansion and Renovation Project

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Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground on $92 Million Expansion and Renovation Project

January 18, 2012

Webster, TX, Jan. 12, 2012 – On the cusp of commemorating its 40^th anniversary, HCA affiliated Clear Lake Regional Medical Center (CLRMC) today broke ground on a $92 million construction project, a significant expansion that will help meet the growing and changing healthcare needs of the bay Area Houston community.

Details of the project include:

New Construction of Patient Tower: 154,470 square feet

State- Of- the-Art Operating Rooms, Pre-Operating and Recovery Rooms
New 30-Bed Adult ICU
New Observation Unit

Renovations: 79,940 square feet

New Endoscopy Center
All New Women’s and Children’s Center
- New Cesarean-Section Suites
- New Newborn Nursery
- Remodeled, All Private Patient Rooms

Architect: Perkins+Will – Dallas

Construction: DPR Construction – Houston

The new tower will feature large pre-operating rooms for patients and their families preparing for surgery; state-of-the- art operating suites; and recovery rooms with patient comfort a continuing top priority. The tower also will house a new 30-bed adult Intensive Care Unit as part of the dedication of CLRMC to provide healthcare with the patients’ needs as its chief priority.

Patient rooms and all expanded services are geared toward continuing the healing environment for which CLRMC is renowned. Private patient rooms enhance patients’ sleep and personal recovery time with family. The same high tech, patient-centered care that the hospital staff and physicians have always provided now will include the most modern, serene aesthetics designed with comfort and efficiency in mind.

“Our top priority is to provide accessible, unparalleled health care services to our region, from a superior medical staff and an outstanding team of employees. The enhancements we are planning allow us to continue that mission,” said Stephen K. Jones, Jr., CEO.

In addition to new construction, the project also features renovations to other areas of the facility, which will result in 79,000 square feet of remodeled space. CLRMC’s busy Women’s and Children’s Services Departments will experience exciting changes – including all-new, state-of-the-art birthing suites and two additional Labor and Delivery Rooms. The hospital continues its dedication to the safest and most expedited care for women and infants with three dedicated caesarean section operating rooms.

CLRMC delivers more than 4,000 babies annually, and the hospital will continue its commitment of offering women the highest quality medical services with individualized attention. A newly expanded newborn nursery also is part of the plan for renovations. It will provide the best in aesthetics and comfort, with work stations and accessibility to staff and physicians that allows ease of access to physicians, staff and newborn parents. “It’s truly about providing the best possible experience for women and their families,” Jones added.

"Clear Lake Regional Medical Center has fostered a reputation for excellence for almost four decades," said Maura Walsh, HCA Gulf Coast Division President. “HCA is pleased to support this expansion as we move forward in serving this community.”

The groundbreaking program also included special remarks from NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, M.D. “This hospital touches the entire community in such a substantial way, and we are pleased to have been partners with Clear Lake Regional Medical Center for so many years.” Dr. Lindgren also shared many of the products and technologies that have been developed out of collaborations between NASA and medical establishments like Clear Lake Regional Medical Center.”

“An expansion of this size is important on many levels. Primarily, it greatly enhances the services of an already remarkable medical center, which is a very valuable asset to the quality of life for the people who live in Bay Area Houston,” said Bob Mitchell, President, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. “Additionally, it indicates to businesses and site selectors who are considering this area for growth or relocation that our economy is more than capable of supporting this kind of expansion not only for the medical center but for them, as well. This is very positive for the continued economic vitality of the region.”

The largest employer in Webster, CLRMC currently employs more than 2,000 people and serves more than 1.5 million people in surrounding communities. As a result of the expansion, hospital administration anticipates some additional jobs in various clinical and ancillary service areas, but Jones emphasized the growth is more about truly enhancing the overall experience for patients and visitors.

CLRMC will remain fully operational during construction; free valet and general parking continue to be provided to visitors. A free shuttle services also is available to visitors during the construction phase.

CLRMC also will be celebrating its 40^th anniversary this year, after opening its doors on March 20, 1972.