Hospital ready to begin major replacement project

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center will begin to build the future of healthcare with a groundbreaking event Wednesday for its $430 million hospital replacement project.

The project includes a 12-story patient tower that replaces the existing seven-story structure and a nine-story outpatient building that will provide space for Intermountain physician clinics as well as several critical outpatient hospital services.

All media are invited to attend the groundbreaking event which begins at 11 a.m. under a large tent on the southwest corner of the hospital’s campus, located at 940 North and 500 West in Provo.

“This project represents one of the most historically significant investments into the health of our community and state,” said Steve Smoot, Intermountain Healthcare’s South Region Vice President and Utah Valley Regional CEO. “This new campus will serve as an icon for healthcare in the region, allowing for the best in patient care.”

Designed by HDR Architects with Jacobsen Construction as the builders, the new patient tower and outpatient building will feature:
•    Larger patient rooms, which are all private and include large windows with views of the valley and surrounding mountains.
•    Treatment space that brings together hospital services that are now spread out across the facility.
•    “On-stage” and “off-stage” areas so certain hospital operations not directly involving the patient do not disrupt the patient or visitor experience.
•    Educational and exercise space where patients and their families can learn more about living healthier lives.

The project also includes several features that focus on healing and wellness including stairwells that are pleasant to use and full of natural light; a large pond and waterfall for visitors and patients to enjoy, and a walking path around the campus.

“As the community has grown and the need for more advanced, high quality healthcare has increased, we have responded by designing a campus that will not only allow for leading edge care today, but allows for the same level of treatment for decades to come,” said Smoot.