12 VITALITY Spring 2026 See what’s new in the hospital expansion The new 117,000-square-foot patient tower at Citizens Memorial Hospital is opening soon, doubling the hospital’s size. More than an addition, the space is designed to transform how CMH delivers patient care. Through the front door: A warm welcome From the moment patients, families and community members enter, the new tower offers inviting spaces and convenient amenities: ● A second DJBean location, proudly serving Old Depot Coffee. ● The Gift Garden gift shop, operated by the CMH Auxiliary. ● A modern dining area with outdoor seating. ● Expanded cafeteria food options. ● A larger kitchen designed to support current needs and future growth. Technology integration The building design maximizes technology that allows care teams to spend more time connecting with patients: ● Interactive digital whiteboards display vital patient information and educational resources. ● An integrated call-light system shows when a nurse or technician is in a patient room and allows other staff to see who is with the patient. ● Card scan computer logins on in-room computers allow for real-time medical record documentation. ● Enhanced security features. Emergency treatment room Transforming patient care First floor: Emergency department (ED) care CMH’s ED has been treating more than 19,000 patients each year in a 12-bed unit that was too small for the patient volume. The ED now has 29 rooms, including several specialized spaces designed to better serve the community’s diverse needs: ● Four-bay ambulance garage (previously two). ● Triage rooms to quickly assess patients and prioritize care based on medical urgency. ● Fast-track rooms for patients with less severe conditions to allow for quick treatment. ● Seclusion rooms for the safe management of patients experiencing a behavioral health crisis. ● Trauma rooms for rapid assessment, stabilization and treatment of patients with severe, life-threatening injuries.
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