Construction of the new Jennie Sealy Hospital is nearing completion as crews ready the facility for a spring date for accepting.jpg)
the first patients.
The new facility, which will feature 310 medical-surgical patient rooms and additional shelled space for possible future expansion, will be dedicated during a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 26.
In addition, employees and staff will have an opportunity to get a first look of the completed hospital on Thursday, Feb. 25, while tours for the public and referring physicians are planned for Saturday, Feb. 27.
The new hospital will provide a warm and comforting environment for patients, with views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Galveston Ship Channel from each room.
In addition to patient rooms, the $438 million facility includes 60 dedicated ICU beds, a 28-bed day surgery unit and 20 operating suites that feature state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment permanently integrated into the operating rooms.
Events planned to commemorate the opening of Jennie Sealy Hospital:
Thursday, Feb. 25
First chance for employees and staff to tour the new facility.
Friday, Feb. 26
2 p.m.: Dedication of Jennie Sealy Hospital.
Saturday, Feb. 27
Tours available of the new hospital for the public and physicians who will be referring patients to Jennie Sealy Hospital.