In a nutshell
BSW held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 13 to celebrate partial completion of a project expanding the total number of beds in the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock.
The five-story project doubled capacity for patients at the hospital and also includes:
- An expanded emergency room
- A new neonatal intensive care unit
- Expanded labor and delivery unit
- New procedural areas
- Additional operating suites
- Updates to common areas
- Laboratory and pharmacy expansions
In the last five years, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock has observed a a 30% increase in hospital and clinic visits and a 40% rise in newborn deliveries, according to the hospital system.
What they're saying
The expansion comes as the area is experiencing high levels of growth, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said.
"The reality is, we have over 4,000 new residents a month moving into Williamson County, Texas," Gravell said. "We have over 700,000 residents. We live in one of the fastest growing regions, not only in America but in the world."
Gravell is one of several elected officials who gave remarks about the facility expansion ahead of the ceremony. U.S. Rep. John R. Carter and Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan also provided comments ahead of the ribbon-cutting about their experiences with the hospital system.
"I will always and forever be indebted to the nurses that took care of me," Morgan said of care he received from the hospital system. "I want to thank you, all the nurses and doctors that are in here, because you are the front line that's been mentioned."
What's next?
The ceremony marked partial completion of the project, which still has a few smaller pieces to be done, said Jay Fox, the Austin area president for BSW.
With some small parts of the project left to complete, Fox said the expansion is expected to reach final completion by the end of 2026.
