Akron Children’s expands pediatric services in Greater Cleveland with new outpatient surgery, urgent care centers
Akron Children’s Hospital is expanding its services in Greater Cleveland by opening a new outpatient surgery center and pediatric urgent care center, as well as increasing access to specialists in high-demand areas such as cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, ENT and orthopedics.
The new Akron Children’s Outpatient Surgery Center in Beachwood, opening on July 23, will provide local families with timely access to pediatric GI, orthopedic and ENT surgeries. Plans to introduce additional pediatric surgical specialties are set for early 2025.
This facility aims to replicate the high-quality care available at their other outpatient centers in Akron and Boardman, ensuring that patients receive consistent and specialized care close to home, Chris Gessner, president and CEO of Akron Children’s, said in a press release.
“We think we can address an unmet need by making our pediatric specialists and surgeons more accessible,” Gessner said. “Parents want the highest quality pediatric care, and they want to be able to schedule appointments quickly and easily through an app or online. Our team is 100% kid-focused and it is our job to help them grow up safe and healthy.”
Johnson City Eye Surgery Center breaks ground on advanced ambulatory surgery facility, expanding eye care services
The Johnson City Eye Surgery Center has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center (ASC). This facility, set to open in 2026, will feature six surgery centers equipped with advanced technology to meet the growing demand for eye care in the community.
Ophthalmologist Jennifer Oakley said the ASC will have the capacity to offer both general and specialized eye care services, including treatments for cataracts, retina, cornea, ocular plastics and pediatric eye conditions. The expansion from the current facility’s two operating rooms to six will significantly enhance their ability to serve the community’s needs, she said.
“We’re excited to be covering all the subspecialties that are needed [for] eye care,” she told a local news outlet.
UMMC to open new ambulatory clinic location in Ridgeland
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is set to open a new ambulatory clinic location in Ridgeland. This new site, part of UMMC Colony Park South, aims to enhance patient experience by providing more accessible and convenient medical services.
Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs, told local news that the new location will offer a more streamlined and accessible environment compared to the main campus. The 65,000-square-foot facility will house various UMMC ambulatory clinics, including orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology and physical and occupational therapies, alongside specialty surgeries like plastic surgery and urology.
The facility will also feature a comprehensive medical laboratory and advanced radiological services.
Certain specialty clinics – such as transplant services, neurosurgery and wound care – will remain at the UMMC Pavilion. The new location is scheduled to open in January 2025.
McLeod Health expands Carolina Forest Campus, to opens first comprehensive cancer center in Horry County
South Carolina based McLeod Health has announced plans to expand its Carolina Forest campus and open a new cancer treatment center in Myrtle Beach as part of its “Vision 2025” strategy.
The expansion includes a 48-bed surgery center, set to open in January 2025, which will feature operating rooms and inpatient beds to handle the growing number of patients. This facility aims to facilitate same-day surgical procedures, allowing patients to be discharged home the same day.
Additionally, McLeod Health will open a new cancer center, also in January 2025, which will be the first in Horry County to offer radiation, medical oncology, infusion and chemotherapy services under one roof.
This center aims to provide comprehensive care for cancer patients in a single location.
Meritus Health opens C.P. Choudari Surgical Center
Meritus Health, a hospital based in Pennsylvania, has opened the C.P. Choudari Surgical Center, a new outpatient surgery facility aimed at reducing wait times, providing faster diagnoses and improving outcomes for patients requiring various surgical services.
The center, located in Suite 247 of the Robinwood Professional Center, celebrated its ribbon-cutting on June 26 and will begin procedures in early August.
Dr. C.P. Choudari, the center’s namesake, said the center will give patients a greater sense of personalized care and contact with their care team.
“Meritus has invested in this surgical center to provide patients a more affordable, convenient and personalized alternative to the hospital for their endoscopic procedures and surgeries, all while delivering high quality care,” he told local news.
