We're growing to better serve our patients, now and into the future.
University Hospital Expansion
University of Utah Hospital is undertaking its second expansion in 5 years. The hospital's expansion will enable us to meet our increasing demand for patient care while continuing our mission to advance education and research. Additionally, the expansion supports our institution's strategic plan by increasing the number of private rooms - all for the optimal care and comfort of our patients and families.Expansion Overview
In July 2006, University Hospital began construction of the 280,000 square foot expansion of its clinical services and physical facility. In July 2007, we completed phase one which added two floors to the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Critical Care Pavilion and three floors of additional parking to the parking terrace north of the Eccles Critical Care Pavilion. AirMed resumed operations from its helipad on the top level of this parking structure.
The Patient Care Pavilion at University Hospital
Phase two of the project -- the construction of a new Patient Care Pavilion, is well underway. This pavilion will be a five-story above ground/two story underground; 221,329 square foot building that will mirror the Eccles Critical Care Pavilion to the east. It will be built to the north and west of the current entrance to the hospital and will create a new entry and lobby to University Hospital. The expansion will include 120 private patient rooms, shelled space for future growth, cafeteria, and updated mechanical services for the hospital.
Concurrent to the Patient Care Pavilion construction, existing patient care units in the hospital with semi-private rooms will be systematically remodeled into private rooms resembling the private rooms in the new Pavilion - matching the quality of our facility to the outstanding quality of our care.
The Patient Care Pavilion is being built to serve the needs of in-patients and to support the development and growth of critical service lines, including cardiovascular services, surgical services, and the neurosciences.
