Despite the winter-like weather, spring is quickly flying by. In honor of it being the fifth month of the year, here are five facts to note about the new Swedish/Issaquah campus located in the Issaquah Highlands.
1: The medical center opens in two phases.
Phase 1 opens in just under two months – on July 14. This phase includes the opening of the medical office building and outpatient services, including: primary care, emergency room, imaging center, breast-care center, outpatient surgery, cancer center, physical therapy, outpatient lab, testing and treatment center, and specialty-care such as:
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
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Phase 2 opens Nov. 1, 2011. As you may have heard, we are several months ahead of schedule and will open the inpatient hospital services earlier than planned. The following services are coming in early November:
- Inpatient Surgery
- Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Units
- Pediatric Inpatient Unit
- Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit
- Intensive Care Unit
2: Get a sneak peak of the new campus on Saturday, July 9.
Save Saturday, July 9 for a day to celebrate with Swedish. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Swedish will be hosting a celebration that promises fun for the whole family. Along with tours, health-education classes, and giveaways, the annual Highlands Day festival will be taking place right next door. More to come!
3: Shop at the New Swedish/Issaquah
In addition to providing an array of medical services, Swedish is enhancing the patient experience by incorporating new retail shops into the facility. Located in the heart of the new Swedish/Issaquah campus, the Shops at Swedish brings together health and wellness products, unique gifts and personalized services. Here’s a look at the shops opening July 14:
- Be Well: A wellness boutique designed to support healthy lifestyles.
- Perfect Fit: A fine lingerie boutique offering luxurious sleepwear, fashion-forward intimate apparel and comfortable basics. We also offer a large selection of post-operative breast surgery garments, as well as swimwear, hats, scarves and other accessories for cancer survivors.
- Comfort & Joy: A warm and welcoming boutique focused on the needs of pregnant women, new moms and babies.
- Lily and Pearl: A distinctly elegant departure from the traditional hospital gift shop.
- Flex Space: A multi-use space to gather, learn and stay strong in both mind and body.
- Caf� 1910: Named for the year that Swedish Hospital was founded, Caf� 1910 features a diverse menu with healthy eating the priority — there are no fryers or soda machines.
- Adventure Kids Playcare: A unique drop-in childcare and entertainment center for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
- Starbucks: Swedish/Issaquah will have a full-service Starbucks coffee shop opening in the new facility.
(We will post a special blog with more about the retail stores soon.)
4: May includes a major project milestone
The Issaquah project is on track to reach a major milestone by obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) for the medical office building (MOB), central utility plant, and hospital-wing levels B, ground, and first floor by the end of this month.
Also happening at the site this month:
- Installation of interior finishes and major medical equipment
- Asphalt paving and landscaping work
- Punch-list and commissioning activities happening throughout the MOB and hospital as scheduled for TCO areas
- Interior build-out of hospital wings levels 2-4
Patients and employees of Swedish/Issaquah will enjoy the benefits of a vibrant medical campus grounded in sustainable, environmentally friendly values and practices. Swedish/Issaquah will be the most energy-efficient medical complex in the region.
The planning team used computer simulation models to assist, among other things, in creating an efficient building envelope, setting insulation requirements for walls and ceilings, and selecting high-efficient heating/cooling equipment and lighting systems to maximize energy performance.
From the outset, Swedish also worked closely with regional electricity and gas utility Puget Sound Energy. The key goals are to integrate advanced technologies and processes that significantly reduce energy consumption, cut our carbon footprint, and lower overall operating costs so Swedish can provide the most cost-effective care.
To read an article all about the facility’s energy efficiency from last year, click here.
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And, click here to view a webcam of Swedish/Issaquah. (Webcam live until May 31.)
