Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Southeast Health is moving forward with plans to support future growth by adding two additional patient floors as part of its ongoing Emergency Department (ED) and Patient Tower expansion.
According to officials, the Houston County Health Care Authority recently approved a $15 million addition that will bring the total number of patient floors above the ED to four. The original two floors, which will include 52 patient beds, are expected to be completed as part of the current expansion project in 2028.
Only the exterior shell for the third and fourth floors will be completed initially. The interior will be finished at a later time and could potentially add another 52 patient beds.
“As we’ve experienced tremendous growth, the Board’s foresight in planning ahead to build the structural capacity for two additional patient floors will allow us to better serve our community as healthcare needs continue to grow,” said Rick Sutton, chief executive officer of Southeast Health. “Through thoughtful longrange planning, the Houston County Health Care Authority is ensuring the health system is prepared to meet the medical needs of those we serve.”
The project, which is already under construction, will also double the number of treatment spaces in the current Emergency Department, increasing capacity to treat up to 75,000 patients each year.
Officials say the approximately $96 million ED and Patient Tower expansion represents the largest single construction investment in the medical center’s history since it was established in 1957.
