Houston, TX – August 27, 2024
Houston Methodist West Hospital is proud to announce a $247 million expansion project, scheduled to commence this fall with anticipated completion by 2027. This project, including the $185 million for hospital expansion and $62 million for community expansion, emphasizes Houston Methodist’s commitment to meeting the growing health care needs of West Houston, particularly in Katy and its surrounding areas, as one of Texas’ fastest-growing regions. This initiative marks one of the largest expansion projects in Houston Methodist West Hospital’s 14-year history.
“We are embarking on this expansion journey with great enthusiasm, reaffirming our dedication to serving the evolving needs of our community,” said Wayne M. Voss, CEO of Houston Methodist West Hospital. “This project will significantly elevate our capacity to deliver exceptional care, close to home.”
Hospital Expansion:
The expansion encompasses over 129,000 square feet of new and renovated service areas. Key enhancements include:
• Clinical Areas: A 36-bed observation unit, increasing the hospital’s total bed count to 307. Four state-of-the-art operating rooms (ORs), 16 additional emergency department (ED) rooms, five new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds, and a new endoscopy suite. This expansion will also include an infusion center with six additional suites, and advanced imaging equipment featuring one MRI, two CT scanners, and ultrasound (US).
• Patient and Visitor Services: Enhancements feature a new 24/7 giftshop with grab and go options, Einstein’s Bagels location and significant upgrades to the current coffee shop.
Comprehensive Care Center:
Beyond the main campus expansion, Houston Methodist will establish a new comprehensive care center in the Fulshear area. Adjacent to its current emergency care center in Cinco Ranch, a new 65,000 square-foot facility will provide:
• Primary care and same-day clinic
• Imaging, lab services, and physical therapy
• Specialized care in orthopedics, neurology, gastroenterology, urology, and rheumatology
“We are committed to providing the highest level of care to our community. This expansion allows us to better serve our patients with state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive services,” said Kyle R. Stanzel, VP & Chief Operating Officer.
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in the Katy and West Houston communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled safety, quality, service, and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery, full-spectrum heart care, state-of-the-art imaging, cancer care, labor and delivery with a level III neonatal ICU, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, outpatient rehabilitation and 24/7 emergency services. For more information, visit houstonmethodist.org/west or call 832.522.5522.
Media Contact:
Caroline Corrigan, 832.522.0311
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