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Norman Regional HealthPlex to open new entrance, parking lots
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s construction preparations begin at the HealthPlex campus, Norman Regional has opened a new temporary entrance and parking lots to prepare for the expansion of the hospital campus.
The current main and emergency department entrances, as well as the main parking lot, will be closed during the construction project. The current west entrance, referred to as the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion, will act as the hospital’s main entrance until construction is complete and a new, temporary emergency department entrance is located just east of the Women’s and Children’s entrance. Additional parking lots have been built to accommodate patients, visitors, physicians and employees. The patient and visitor parking lot is located west of the hospital in Lot F, just south of the West Norman Professional Building. Complimentary valet parking is available. There is also emergency parking available just north of the new Emergency Department entrance. “Our patients are our No. 1 priority during this time, and our No. 1 driving force behind the HealthPlex expansion. We are doing everything we can to make this process as smooth as possible,” said John Manfredo, Norman Regional’s chief operating officer. “I want to thank our patients and their families for their patience during this time. Please know that we are growing in order to best meet your future health and wellness needs.” The easiest way to drive to the HealthPlex will be using 36th Avenue NW or Tecumseh Road to access HealthPlex Parkway. Access from the Interstate-35 service road will be closed during construction.
The HealthPlex expansion is part of Norman Regional Health System’s Inspire Health plan. Inspire Health is a transformational plan designed to re-imagine healthcare in Norman. Manfredo said the extensive changes planned are a vital step in ensuring the health system and the Norman community grow stronger and healthier. The HealthPlex is being expanded to consolidate and relocate all acute care services to the HealthPlex campus. The expansion will feature a new patient bed tower, a new roundabout entrance and a new parking garage. Phase two of the expansion will also include the creation of a Cancer Center and an Ambulatory Care Center. The current construction is part of the HealthPlex’s “Make Ready Phase,” which is preparing the campus for the project to officially begin in July. The expansion construction project will kick off with a groundbreaking ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 15. “This is an exciting time for Norman Regional Health System as we are in the final stages of preparing the campus for its expansion. I look forward to watching this expansion grow our current services and equip us with the space we need to best care for our communities,” said Richie Splitt, president and CEO of Norman Regional. For more information on the HealthPlex expansion or the Inspire Health plan, please visit InspireHealthOK.com. You can also sign up for the Inspire Health newsletter to receive the most up-to-date information on construction projects. –19SM
Patients are encouraged to allow extra time to get to their appointments at the HealthPlex. sportstalk1400.com
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