A medical-surgical unit and an electrophysiology unit are part of a $27.7 million expansion to the St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, announced May 7 by the St. David's HealthCare system.
The overview
The recently-added fourth floor of St. David's Round Rock Medical Center will be occupied by the future unit and lab, as the hospital system plans for long-term care in fast-growing Williamson County.
With 34 beds, the $16.7 million medical-surgical unit will increase the hospital's total capacity from 209 beds to 243 beds upon completion, according to a news release from St. David's. This unit will provide care for patients with acute and post-surgical needs.
The expansion includes a second electrophysiology unit, doubling the hospital's capacity to diagnose and treat heart rhythm disorders. The unit will cost $6.7 million and requires $4.3 million in facility upgrades.
Electrophysiology is a specialty focusing on the heart's electrical system, according to the news release.
What they're saying
“This expansion will increase inpatient capacity and specialized cardiac services, allowing us to continue delivering the high-quality care patients have come to expect from St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center close to home,” said JW Newman, chief executive officer of St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, in the news release. “As our community continues to grow, these investments ensure we are prepared to meet the increasing healthcare needs of Round Rock and the surrounding region.”
About the hospital
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center is a Level II Trauma Center providing general care as well as a variety of specialties, including cardiothoracic and vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, advanced stroke care, cancer care, orthopedics and robotics.
What's next?
Construction for both facilities is expected to be complete by the end of the year, the release states.
