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WALNUT HILL MEDICAL CENTER OPENS APRIL 2014 Walnut Hill Medical Center (WHMC), a new eight-story, 100-bed full-service hospital, saw its first patient this April. The 200,000-square-foot facility marks the dawn of a new era of healthcare delivery, one de - signed entirely from the patient's perspective and enhanced by the best practice experi- ence of the hospital's renowned medical staff. "More than 10 years ago, a group of in- novative healthcare leaders decided to turn their vision of health care into reality," says Cory Countryman, WHMC's Chief Executive Officer. "They envisioned a place where healthcare providers could come together as a community to care for patients and each other. Combining the latest in medical tech - nology with world-class customer service, our founders felt that they could create a spe - cial place where they could improve health and enrich lives. The opportunity to develop a brand-new hospital comes along once in a lifetime. I'm especially gratified that we're creating an environment where everyone is empowered to take the best care of patients." A driving force in the design of WHMC has been the strong partnership between physicians, administration, staff and the community. The building represents the best ideas from the partnership. But, as Countryman is quick to point out, the medical center is more than bricks and mortar — it's the guiding philosophy of the best people guided by best practices using advanced technology to provide excellent care to patients. WHMC will offer a comprehensive array of medical and surgical services including cardiovascular, gynecologic, imaging, general surgery, emergency medicine and intensive care. The facility includes: + 84 private patient suites + 16-bed intensive care / critical care unit + 10-bed full service emergency department + Six operating suites + Cardiovascular OR + Five cardiovascular suites + Two cardiac catheterization labs + Two electrophysiology labs + A hybrid suite + Sleep laboratory Featuring an open design, the WHMC's lobby and patient care units, including ICU/ CCU, are bathed in natural light including floor-to-ceiling windows that offer spec - tacular views of surrounding parks and neighborhoods. Patients and visitors coming to the hospital will enter the lobby from the main portico entrance on the northeast corner of Walnut Hill Lane and Greenville Ave. Complimentary valet parking will be provided to all patients and visitors. WHMC's interior is accented with richly colored wood and earth tones, adding to the soothing, healing environ - ment. The design encourages easy flow of patients and visitors and creates a wel- coming environment for family members. Patient care areas thoughtfully integrate the equipment and fixtures required by nurses and other caregivers into the large, beautifully appointed patient suites. Each suite includes a sofa that quickly converts to a twin bed, enabling a family member to comfortably stay with their loved one overnight. "We are excited to make the Walnut Hill Medical Center vision a reality," says Countryman. "We are raising the bar on patient-centered care in north Texas and we think that patients, their families and the physicians who practice here will truly appreciate the difference." For more information about Walnut Hill Medical Center, go to walnuthillmc.com. ■ ++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +++ + +++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++ HOSPITAL ROUNDS What's New at Area Hospitals 1 4 | Dallas/Fort Worth MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M