1. The new pediatric health campus will replace the existing Children’s Medical Center Dallas and encompass more than 4.7 million square feet of construction, according to an Oct. 1 system news release. The hospital will consist of two towers with 552 beds and an enhanced level 1 pediatric trauma center with 90 ED exam rooms and 24 observation rooms. It will also include a new fetal care center, eight rehabilitation and therapy gyms, 12 playrooms and two retail pharmacies.
2. The $100 million gift came from the Rees-Jones Foundation and will support construction of the new campus. In recognition of the gift, the central hospital tower on campus will be named Rees-Jones Tower. The tower will serve as the main hospital entrance and house the lobby and welcome areas.
3. This is the second $100 million gift the project has received, with the first coming from the Jean and Mack Pogue family in May.