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WACO, Texas – Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest announces the completion of a $10-million, 15,000-sq.-ft. expansion that adds to the inpatient care available to the Central Texas area. The 24-bed transitional care unit will increase the number of beds in the hospital from 236 to 260. It will open Monday, June 14.
“This latest investment helps ensure we will continue to be well prepared to serve this evolving community,” said Charles Williams, president of Baylor Scott & White – Hillcrest.
The new unit is a progressive care unit (PCU) that will allow the medical center team to care for more patients who need intermediate care after surgery, an emergency department visit or time in the intensive care unit (ICU). For example, patients recovering from a cardiac catheterization procedure or major plastic reconstruction surgery may benefit from close monitoring in the PCU. Private rooms with specialized cardiac monitoring capabilities and high-tech features are designed to add a vital piece to the continuum of care in place at the medical center.
“In addition to providing an overall increase in capacity, this new unit will help improve the patient experience, elevating our hospital's ability to address the ever-changing care needs of our community,” said Brad Crye, vice president and chief operating officer, Baylor Scott & White – Hillcrest.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest is part of the more than 100-year legacy of service to the McLennan County community and surrounding areas. A Level II Trauma Center, the full-service hospital and medical center campus has multidisciplinary teams representing a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, women’s services, orthopedics and more. Baylor Scott & White – Hillcrest has achieved the distinguished Magnet status, the highest national recognition awarded to a hospital or medical center for excellence in nursing.
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As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 53 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system's award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — a company offering digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White's mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com
