Public invited to get sneak peek at West Chester Medical Center

Nick Daggy/Staff photographer The West Chester Medical Center in West Chester Twp. is seen on Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

The West Chester Medical Center is set to open May 11. The 383,000-square-foot facility cost more than $220 million and features flat-screen televisions, wireless Internet, private rooms, electronic medical records and a 24-hour pharmacy. Staff file photo by Dave Greber

Submitted The West Chester Medical Center is set to open May 11. The 383,000-square-foot facility cost more than $220 million and features flat-screen televisions, wireless Internet, private rooms, electronic medical records and a 24-hour pharmacy. Staff file photo by Dave Greber

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By Tiffany Y. Latta, Staff Writer Updated 1:31 PM Thursday, April 23, 2009

Some patients might forget the pain of their ailment when they visit the new West Chester Medical Center, which in some areas boasts a spa-like atmosphere.

It is a digital facility that cost more than $220 million, and it features flat-screen televisions, wireless Internet, private rooms and patient beds equipped with massage controls and an alarm system to alert staff of trouble. Locals can check it out at a public open house on Saturday.

The 160-bed hospital officially opens for business Monday, May 11.

“We’re extremely excited to share with the community their newest option for health care. We’ve spent the past three years creating a hospital that would offer safe, quality care delivered with exceptional customer service,’’ said spokeswomanStephanie Savicki.

“We want our patients, physicians, visitors and employees to say ‘wow’ after a visit with us.’’

When entering the 383,000-square-foot facility, visitors will first step into an oval-shaped lobby with a high ceiling and natural light coming in from windows at all angles.

The facility also has electronic records and a 24-hour pharmacy equipped with touchscreen computers that allow staff to punch in a patient’s name and open a drawer with the correct prescription.

The computer system also identifies staff by a fingerprint scan and tracks the use of narcotics.

How to go

What: Public open house

When: 10 a.m. to  3 p.m. Saturday, April 25

Where: West Chester Medical Center, 7700 University Drive, near I-75.

More info: West Chester Medical Center officials are asking residents who attend the public open house to bring canned goods to donate to local pantries.

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