(Pueblo, CO November 7, 2008) – Almost a year to the date of the breaking ground, Parkview Medical Center will unveil a state-of-the-art emergency department in Pueblo West, on the corner of Industrial and Purcell Boulevards. Parkview will celebrate the opening of new emergency facility with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, November 13 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. The new facility will officially open for business, Saturday November 15.
The Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at 3:00 pm and the facility will be open for tours immediately following. Make sure to bring the family to the celebration because the Kidsville^® Express will be there with lots of activities for kids.

Parkview- Pueblo West will be open 24-hours a day, seven days a week providing emergency care for everything from fevers, to bumps and bruises and even major medical events. The stand alone emergency department offers the same quality care and exceptional customer service that patients experience when they walk through the door at Parkview Medical Center.

The emergency department will be staffed by board certified emergency physicians and nurses who specialize in emergency care. Parkview- Pueblo West will offer the same resources as Parkview’s main emergency department including: laboratory services; radiology and CAT scan; and respiratory therapy. Ten percent of patients are admitted into the hospital following an emergency department visit. If a Parkview- Pueblo West patient is in need of an additional level of care they will be transferred to Parkview Medical Center or the appropriate healthcare facility.

The 18,000 square foot, one story building, was built on a 35 acre parcel with future growth in mind. If the community need for healthcare services continues to grow, Parkview will explore expanding the building to meet the service need.

“We believe that this facility will serve the healthcare needs of the population of Pueblo West as well as the neighboring communities along Highway 50 West,” C.W. Smith, Parkview Medical Center President and CEO explained.

Pueblo West has seen substantial and continued growth for the last five years. With that growth, Parkview sees an increased need for healthcare services in Pueblo West. Parkview feels bringing additional services to Pueblo West will enhance healthcare in the area as well as create a level of convenience, for those not only living in Pueblo West, but also the neighboring communities along Highway 50 West.

The cost of the facility was $13 million and includes the land purchase, infrastructure, roads, construction and hospital equipment. H&L Architecture designed the building and Houston HW Construction Company was the contractor.
Parkview- Pueblo West Emergency Services can be reached at (719) 288-2100.