Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based Froedtert ThedaCare broke ground on an emergency department at ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca Nov. 12. Construction is expected to be complete by early 2028.
The new facility will cost $16 million to construct and span nearly 10,000 square feet, 30% larger than the existing 6,600-square-foot department, according to a news release from Froedtert Medical College of Wisconsin.
The new emergency department will expand treatment rooms from eight to 12 and expand room sizes. There will also be a dedicated decontamination room, an ambulance bay, features to better support patients experiencing behavioral health situations and relocated security to be closer to patient care areas.
“Every element of the new emergency department has been designed with patients and families in mind,” Jenny Derks, vice president of ThedaCare Medical Centers-New London and Waupaca, said in a news release. “From larger treatment rooms and enhanced privacy to improved behavioral health resources and a more welcoming environment, our goal is to create a space that provides comfort and confidence. At the same time, we are creating a more efficient environment for our care teams, helping them deliver the exceptional care our community expects and deserves.”
