约翰·亨特医院的8.35亿美元扩建项目,包括新建急诊室和60%的ICU病床,尽管需求不断增加,但资金却面临延误.
John Hunter Hospital's $835M expansion, including a new ER and 60% more ICU beds, faces funding delays despite rising demand.
作为定于2026年完成的8.35亿美元的扩大项目的一部分,披露了新的John Hunter医院外墙,该项目包括一个新的应急部门、22个手术室、增加60%的ICU容量和900多个停车位。
The new John Hunter Hospital facade has been revealed as part of an $835 million expansion project set for completion in 2026, featuring a new emergency department, 22 operating theatres, 60% more ICU capacity, and over 900 additional parking spaces.
该项目通过四座桥梁连接医院和研究机构,包括2 600平方米高地花园,在第二阶段面临持续的资金挑战,估计为8亿美元。
Connecting the hospital and research institute via four bridges and including 2,600 square meters of elevated gardens, the project faces ongoing funding challenges for its second phase, estimated at $800 million.
尽管人口增加了14%,但是在过去十年中,选择性手术减少了27%,这突出表明了这个制度。
Despite a 14% population rise, elective surgeries have dropped 27% over the past decade, stressing the system.
州领导人敦促在召开全国筹资会议之前进行联邦投资,警告说延迟支助会损害病人的护理。
State leaders are urging federal investment ahead of a national funding meeting, warning that delayed support could harm patient care.