Children’s Medical Center Plano has officially opened its new patient tower, which triples the campus’ bed count, according to a news release from Children’s Health.

What you need to know

The new 395,000-square-foot tower adds 140 universal and ICU-capable inpatient beds, according to the release.

Children’s Medical Center Plano’s expansion also includes a brand new emergency room with 48 exam rooms. The ER expansion is “critical” to Children’s Plano becoming certified as a Level II trauma center.

The expansion also includes space for the following specialty programs:

• Cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, neurology, pulmonology and surgical services
• Expansion and co-location of services of the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
• Heart Center outpatient services, including a fetal heart program and new sports cardiology program
• Orthopedic and sports medicine offerings provided by the Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
• Non-chemotherapy-based infusion services

Quote of note

“At Children’s Health, we know that patients heal best when they are near their homes, schools and support systems,” Vanessa Walls, chief market executive at Children’s Health, said in the release. “This significant expansion reflects our unwavering commitment to bringing world-class pediatric care closer to home for the families we serve.”