South Florida Baptist Hospital started construction on a replacement hospital in Plant City, Fla., according to an article in abcactionnews.com.
The six-floor project will replace the original 1950s-era hospital and include 146 private patient rooms, 26 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, and a 30-bed emergency department (ED). Patient rooms will feature smart room technology including lighting and window blind controls
The $326 million project also includes a medical office building (MOB) for outpatient lab services, rehab, and wound care.
Completion is scheduled for 2024.
