Parkview announces expansion plans

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Parkview’s Regional Medical Center is still under construction but expansion plans are already underway.

Friday, Parkview officials announced that the facility will build-out on the 3rd and 7 ^th floors.

The expansion will cost roughly $14 million and will create an additional 37,000 square feet of space.  That will provide enough space for a total of 48 more beds.

Parkview made the decision to begin the build-out after evaluating the current health trends and the future needs of the community and region.

“The build-out is a positive step as we look forward to enhancing access to care and providing excellent care to patients,” said Sue Ehinger, chief operating officer, Parkview Hospital. “As we continue to get closer to opening our new facility, our physicians and staff are excited to welcome patients, families and the public to a place with a commitment to hope and healing and a homelike setting that is warm and inviting.”

Currently plans call for most of the additional space to be completed this spring.  Some finish work will extend beyond the March 17 opening of Parkview Regional Medical Center.