Lutheran Health Network Breaks Ground on New Freestanding ER & Primary Care Offices
3/22/2022
A groundbreaking to kick off construction on Lutheran Health Network’s latest multimillion-dollar healthcare facility was held at the site in northeast Fort Wayne today, which will include a conveniently located freestanding emergency department and physicians’ offices.
Lutheran Health Network representatives were joined by community leaders and elected officials at 6515 Stellhorn Road just east of Maplecrest Road to turn ceremonial shovels of dirt where the new two-story, 25,000-square-foot facility is slated to be completed in early 2023.
“This project is another example of Lutheran Health Network's continued commitment to providing convenient access to care across the city and region,” said Scott Teffeteller, Lutheran Health Network CEO.
The freestanding ER on the first floor will provide northeast Fort Wayne and neighboring communities with 24-hour-a-day, 7-days-a-week quality emergency care from experienced, board-certified ER physicians and ER-trained nurses. Primary care physicians offices will be located on the second floor.
“We are so excited for this facility to open,” said Stephanie Crandall, director of intergovernmental affairs for the City of Fort Wayne. “We welcome Lutheran Health Network’s ongoing commitment to making sure our residents – no matter where they live – can have their needs met.”
The ER will feature nine exam rooms, including a negative airflow room to contain the spread of airborne infections, a major treatment room, as well as a decontamination room, triage and results-waiting areas, an onsite laboratory and diagnostic imaging services. Patients with emergent and potentially life-threatening conditions, including heart attacks, strokes, head injuries, fractures, abdominal pain, respiratory issues and more will benefit from this nearby location and the fast access it provides to Lutheran Health Network’s critical care services.
The primary care offices will include 18 physician exam rooms to accommodate up to six physicians and quick access to the freestanding ER’s lab and imaging as needed.
TMPartners, PLLC based in Tennessee is the project architect and FCI Construction in Auburn, Ind. is the general contractor.
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