Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is breaking ground on facility improvements.

WALSENBURG, CO – On August 15, 2012, Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center (SPRHC) will begin construction to expand its emergency department for a better patient experience, improved safety and privacy. As a regional healthcare facility, SPRHC must continue changing to independently support the medical needs of the community. Construction will be complete in the Spring of 2013.

The existing emergency department will be remodeled, with 4,904 square foot expansion, creating a separate outpatient entrance with closer parking, a new check-in, enhanced outpatient imaging, a new ambulance bay and relocated PT/OT as well as cardiopulmonary care. A 2,375 square foot shell space will be constructed for future surgical expansion.

A strategic market study identified a need for SPRHC to expand primary, secondary, and emergency care. Patients are leaving the region for these services. A team of rural hospital experts with The Neenan Company, (the design-builder for the SPRHC facility improvements) worked with SPRHC to complete the strategic market study, secure financing, and design the facility improvements.

The groundbreaking ceremony for SPRHC, is August 15, 2012 at 9 a.m., everyone are welcome. The event will occur on the hospital campus at 23500 U.S. Highway 160 in Walsenburg, Colorado.

About The Neenan Company:

Headquartered in Colorado, The Neenan Company is a fully integrated design-build specializing in the architecture and construction of healthcare facilities throughout the United States. More information at www.neenan.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.