(Princeton, NJ, 13 March 2017) – Lendlease, one of the world’s largest development, property, infrastructure and construction management firms, is pleased to break ground on a new Medical Office Building (MOB) for St. Luke’s University Health Network. Located on St. Luke’s Monroe Campus in Pennsylvania, the MOB is adjacent to the new hospital that Lendlease recently completed.
“St. Luke’s has had a presence in Monroe County for more than 20 years during which time it built the relationships that have evolved into the base of patients it serves. These relationships are what led us to bring inpatient care to Monroe County. Now that our Monroe hospital has opened, we can move forward with the campus’s next expansion– the medical office building – in order to offer our patients easy access to St. Luke’s compassionate care,” Don Seiple, president of St. Luke’s Monroe Campus, said.
The new three-story MOB includes a comprehensive Cancer Center with an Infusion center and a Radiation Oncology treatment suite with a new linear accelerator. In addition, the MOB will include additional physician office space. This new 37,500-square-foot MOB will also include shelled space to allow for future growth of medical support services.
“We value the relationship that we have with St. Luke’s,” said Walter Jones, Operations Manager, Lendlease. “Between the recently completed state-of-the-art hospital and the commencement of the new MOB – we feel confident that we are helping St. Luke’s make a positive impact within this community.”
Opened in October 2016, the recently completed 185,000 sf hospital has 72 beds open with the capacity to hold 108 beds part of which includes 12 beds for critical care patients, a large and efficient emergency room, helipad, operating rooms, a cardiac catheterization lab and the most modern imaging and diagnostic technology. In January 2017 the fourth floor of Monroe Campus opened
as an acute rehabilitation unit operated by Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network.
Both the new hospital and MOB were designed with state-of-the-art equipment to meet the growing needs of the population. This is the first new hospital in Monroe County in 100 years. The campus features similar exterior elements including a signature fountain and walking trails nestled in a beautiful, natural setting that promotes wellness.
About St. Luke’s
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a non-profit, regional, fully integrated and nationally recognized network providing services at seven hospitals and more than 270 outpatient sites. The network’s service area includes Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania and in Warren County in New Jersey. Dedicated to advancing health education, St. Luke’s operates the nation’s oldest School of Nursing and 22 graduate medical educational programs and is considered a major teaching hospital, the only one in the region. In partnership with Temple University, St. Luke’s created the region’s first Medical School. Repeatedly, including 2016, St. Luke’s has earned Truven’s 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation as well as 50 Top Cardiovascular program in addition to other honors for clinical excellence. St. Luke’s is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of St. Luke’s information technology applications such as electronic medical records, telehealth, online scheduling and pricing information. St. Luke’s is also recognized as one of the state’s lowest cost providers in comparison to major teaching hospitals and other health systems.
Contact Information
Mariella B. Miller
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
St. Luke’s University Health Network
484-526-4134
mariella.miller@sluhn.org
About Lendlease
Lendlease is a leading international property and infrastructure group. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and with circa 12,000 (June 2016) employees worldwide, Lendlease’s capabilities span the property value chain.
In the US, Lendlease offers over 95 years of experience in the construction industry. In the past decade alone, the firm has provided construction services on over 2,500 projects for 1,100 clients nationwide. The company provides a full range of construction services including construction management, general contracting, program management, project management, design/build and consulting services.
We create innovative and sustainable property solutions, forging partnerships and delivering maximum benefits to clients, investors and communities. Safety is our number one priority and Lendlease is committed to operating Incident & Injury Free wherever we have a presence.
Contact Information
Valerie (Zefiretto) Bono
Senior Marketing Coordinator
984 235 1046
valerie.bono@lendlease.com
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