Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Set for New Northwest Health Emergency Department in Fayetteville
3/11/2020
Ceremony is Friday, March 13; ED scheduled to open March 17
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SPRINGDALE, AR (March 11, 2020) — Construction is completed, equipment received, staff members hired and special events planned as the new Northwest Health Emergency Department - Fayetteville prepares to open. Several special events are planned for the coming week, including a multiple Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony this Friday. Event details include:
Friday, March 13: 10:30 a.m.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being held in conjunction with several Chambers of Commerce, including the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Chamber of Commerce and Prairie Grove Chamber of Commerce. Following the short ceremony, tours will take place in the new facility.
Saturday, March 14: 10 a.m.–12 Noon
A community open house will feature free screenings, tours and a “teddy bear clinic” for the children. Anyone is welcome to drop by anytime between 10-12 Noon to meet the staff and tour the ER. Free blood pressure and glucose screenings will be provided in addition to hands-only CPR demonstrations.
Monday, March 16: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
There will be a VIP Open House for teachers and educators. Anyone serving in an educational capacity who lives or works in the area is invited to drop by for tours and refreshments.
There’s no need to pre-register for any of these events, but for more information, people can call at 479-757-LIFE (5433).
Located at 1255 S Shiloh Drive in Fayetteville, the site of the former Clarion Hotel, the new 24/7 emergency department is scheduled to open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. The construction represents an investment of approximately $9.5 million, according to Denten Park, Market CEO for Northwest Health. The 10,300 square-foot facility houses advanced technology, including a CT scanner. The 24/7 emergency department is an extension of services for Northwest Health, operating as a department of Siloam Springs Regional Hospital which makes it designated as a Level IV trauma center through the Arkansas Department of Health. Dr. Danelle Richards serves as medical director for emergency services for Northwest Health while Dr. Joe Olivi serves as medical director of trauma services. Tiffany Means, DNP, MHA, CENP, is the department director for emergency services.
“We’re excited to expand our presence in the community of Fayetteville and to provide service closer to a number of other cities south of Fayetteville, including Farmington, Prairie Grove, West Fork, Elkins and Lincoln,” said Park. “We are pleased to be able to provide faster access to emergency care for more people.”
Planning and construction of the new facility incorporated a number of sustainability features.
- The project follows sustainability guidelines that are industry-standard and best practice for sustainable design and construction methods.
- Although the project was not registered under Green Globes, it meets the general requirements for certification.
- The building envelope is highly efficient, exceeding energy code requirements in many cases.
- Building systems were selected to ensure efficient operating ability while minimizing environmental impact and cost.
Nashville-based HFR Design was the project architect with Batten Shaw Construction doing construction. Northwest Health is leasing 2.8 acres of the 7-acre track which is being developed Commercial Realty LLC, based in Little Rock, AR, according to Tyler Wilson, Broker/Developer.
About HFR Design
At HFR Design, our staff not only consists of Architects, Engineers, Planners, Surveyors and Interior Designers but we are also collaborators, inventors, creators and problem solvers. We are fortunate to serve clients across the country from a variety of sectors including healthcare, municipal, government and commercial.
About Commercial Realty LLC
Commercial Realty, LLC is primarily a full-service commercial real estate company. We started our firm in 1991 and have offices in two of Arkansas’ most thriving areas: Little Rock and Fayetteville. Our approach to client service is to first establish a long-term relationship.
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