As Greater Cincinnati's first brand new, full service hospital built in 25 years, West Chester Medical Center has not only brought good-paying medical jobs to the area, but a patient-centered approach to care.
West Chester Medical Center opened in May 2009, and is part of the Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, in the same company as the Queen City's University Hospital and Jewish Hospital. The state-of-the art medical center sits in West Chester Township, one of Ohio's fastest growing areas, just off Interstate 75 between Cincinnati and Dayton.
West Chester Medical opened with 160 beds, and 500 employees, but was designed with future growth in mind. Plans call for it to accommodate 300 beds, an additional medical office building and parking garage.
"West Chester and the surrounding communities are growing rapidly, with both businesses and population booming. With this expansion comes an increased need for close-to-home health care services," said Jennifer Garcia, West Chester Medical Center spokeswoman.
Thirty-six design teams worked on the hospital's features, which include private rooms with visitor sleeper sofas, open visiting hours, on-demand room service, and mini-nurse stations between every two rooms.
"Our family-centered care means that patients and families won't have a long wait to be seen, won't get lost navigating confusing floor plans, and will be made as comfortable as if they were staying at a hotel," said hospital Senior Vice President, Carol King, RN.
Source: Jennifer Garcia, West Chester Medical Center
Writer: Feoshia Henderson