University of Iowa delays opening of $360M children’s hospital

The $360 million University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City will no longer open Dec. 10 as planned. Officials said the opening will be delayed until late January or early February 2017, according to The Gazette.

Advertisement

University administrators sent a message to faculty and staff Wednesday stating the university is “close, but not quite ready to move into the new children’s hospital.” Administrators stressed the decision followed careful consideration of the staff who have been working “around the clock” to prepare the facility for the Dec. 10 opening, according to the article.

Officials did not disclose a new date for the opening.

The announcement comes after thousands of visitors attended an exclusive tour of the hospital Nov. 6.

More articles on facilities management:
Nebraska Medicine, Girls Inc. partner on health clinic
7 hospitals planning facility upgrades, expansions
Dayton General Hospital expands services

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Capital

Advertisement

Comments are closed.