news release
May 15, 2024
MANKATO, Minn. — After two years of construction, Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato celebrated the grand opening of its $155 million hospital expansion on May 14.
“The expanded and modernized Mankato Bed Tower not only adds needed capacity to the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, but importantly, it also adds new capabilities,” said Mayo Clinic President and CEO says Dr. Gianrico Farrugia. “By combining these state-of-the-art flexible care spaces with digital integration tools, we are expanding the range and reach of our staff and enhancing collaboration across our sites, including Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Through these integrations, we are expanding the reach and scope of our staff, blurring the lines between inpatient and outpatient care to provide a seamless care experience for patients and their families. It’s helpful.”
The project includes adding three new floors atop an existing two-story building on the Mankato campus that will house the emergency department, Andreas Cancer Center, and specialty clinic foyers. The new structure features 121 additional hospital beds and numerous other improvements. Staff and patients began moving into the expanded building in April.
“Our bold, forward-thinking strategy is to establish Mayo Clinic Health System as a Category of One in community and rural health care nationwide by 2030,” said Mayo Clinic Health System President MBBS. says Pratibha Varkey. “The opening of the reimagined Mankato Hospital Tower brings us closer to this goal, delivering a caring, seamless and integrated digital and physical Mayo experience that improves patient outcomes and provides a truly We aim to promote meaningful healing.”
The project includes a newly expanded intensive care unit and progressive care unit. New medical surgical unit. and a new family birth center. Technological advances include expanding telehealth capabilities, digital technologies, and design elements to increase efficiency and support innovative care models.
“We are pleased to announce the opening of a beautiful new facility that not only expands and modernizes our hospital, but also represents our continued commitment to the health and well-being of our community,” said Mayo Clinic Regional Vice President. says Dr. James Hebble. Southwest Minnesota Health System. “The new hospital will keep patients close to home while providing access to timely care, whether they require routine care, advanced surgical treatment or emergency care. I will secure it.”
The new hospital layout includes:
Cornerstone building (existing bed tower)
Third floor:
Cardiac Care Unit (PCU) Pediatric General Care Unit Patients with unique needs related to neurotrauma, hospice/palliative care, and interventional radiology
Fourth floor:
General Medical Unit Behavioral Health Unit
Marsh building (new bed tower)
Fourth floor:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Fifth floor:
General medical and surgical treatment unit
6th floor:
Family Birth Center Level II Nursery School
mayo specialty building
“Patients and staff alike love the new space. This modernized hospital has significantly improved workflow and efficiency, and has integrated many new technologies that have helped improve the patient experience.” said Travis Paul, regional administrative director for Western Mayo Clinic Health System. . “Patients will experience large, private rooms with access to interactive systems involving hospital staff and control over many room functions. Our staff will be empowered to provide excellent patient care to our community. We are very proud to see them feel even stronger.”
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