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24 Lenox Hill
HealthPlex
Historic building repurposed from
a hiring hall into Manhattan's fi rst
freestanding emergency department.
30 Urgent Care
Centers
A look at the evolution of — and
key considerations — for infusion
suites and other urgent care center
support spaces.
32 Bridging
the Gap
A growing trend, freestanding
emergency departments are
an alternative to traditional
hospital-based EDs, providing
comprehensive care in easy-to-
access locations and consumer-
oriented environments.
36 Providing Solid
Foundations
Activating a neighborhood
ambulatory care center; focusing
on operational readiness, facility
readiness and move logistics will
minimize disruptions and ensure a
successful opening.
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Waiting area at
Lenox Hill HealthPlex
in Manhattan,
New York.
Cover photo by
Chris Cooper
ON THE COVER
Patient treatment area in Mount Carmel Health
System's freestanding emergency department.
Healthcare Support Facilities
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