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Medical Construction & Design | SEPTEMBER /OCTOBER 2015 | MCDM AG.COM
that quality, equitable healthcare should be easily avail-
able to everyone in the community.
This one-stop shop for health and wellness includes
three fl oors of medical of ces, parking and ambulatory
care. The programs provided within the new build-
ing include a multi-specialty comprehensive cancer
center; a musculoskeletal institute providing diagnosis,
treatment and rehabilitation and disease management
centers for diabetes and bariatrics. Outpatient sur-
gery, imaging and procedure rooms allow a complete
spectrum of services convenient for patients, staf and
physicians. A sky bridge connects the existing hospital
to the new outpatient center across the street, of ering
a convenient and safe way for patients and physicians
to travel between facilities.
In development of the PCAC, three main sustain-
able strategies were utilized with the hope of creating a
healthier Chicago: access to quality healthcare, patient-
focused care and smart technology.
Access to quality healthcare
Convenient access to quality care is a crucial
component to population health. The team at Presence
Saint Joseph Hospital made it their mission to deliver
compassionate and ef ective care to the people it
From top:
The general imaging
suite offers a similar
yet varied design
approach as its
companion
— Women's Imaging
suite. The decorative
wood screen
element provides
privacy between the
waiting area and
entrance to the suite.
This waiting area
provides a sense of
retreat and comfort
through the use of
fi nish materials and
the collection of
artwork hanging on
the walls.
The entrance to the
Women's Imaging
suite offers a
soothing and
comforting
experience through
nature-inspired
materials associated
with healing, such as
wood and stone.
Interiors:
RTKL/David
Whitcomb