Construction begins on the expansion of Obstetrics at Pella Regional today.
The new unit will be located on a third floor addition above the Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care area.
Chief Nursing Officer Yvonne O’Brien Evans says they’ve done research to find additions that meet the needs of patients.
Plans include more rooms for labor/delivery and postpartum, additional space in the nursery, and expanded nursing station and waiting areas
Project completion is scheduled for Fall 2017.