The family-friendly, three-story wing, attached to the existing structure, features new patient management services such as Sleep Disorders Center and Spine Center.
The Sophia Gordon Cancer Center has more than doubled its infusion area to include 18 bays. In addition, existing services for orthopaedic surgery, cardiology and primary care have acquired additional space, with provision for future development.
Lahey’s emergency department has gained a fast track unit with four separate treatment rooms designed for patients with lesser acuity conditions and who can be diagnosed, treated, and discharged without long waits and delays.
To make the patient registration process more convenient, a decentralized system has been implemented to allow patients to go straight to their scheduled appointments without first checking in at a central station.
By late 2009, 31,000 square feet of the main building will undergo renovation, to accommodate more advanced technologies for clinical departments; this is slated for completion in 2010. A redesigned lobby and ample space for radiology, surgery, lab, a breast center, and cardiac diagnostic equipment are also part of the planned renovation.
Both the expansion and upcoming renovation are environment-friendly, and create a supportive ambiance for patients and staff.
Lahey opened the Peabody facility 15 years ago, and since then outpatient visits have increased by more than 300%. This increase in demand has acted as the driving force behind the expansion.
