The Reading Hospital and Medical Center - “R” Building Expansion

Project Type
Additions & Renovations
Project Description

Five-story addition encompassing:

  • 12 new state-of-the-art operating room suites, including:
    • Three open-heart surgery suites
    • One thoracic surgery suite
    • Two cesarean section suites
    • Six general procedure suites
  • Intensive Care Unit and Constant Care Unit
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Two catheterization labs
  • New labor, delivery, recovery, and post-partum rooms
  • Expanded minor emergency treatment rooms
  • Recovery rooms
  • Semiprivate and private patient rooms
  • Chapel
  • Satellite pharmacy
  • Rooftop helideck
Location
West Reading, PA
Berks County
Owner
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Architect
Ballinger Architects
Square Footage
177,300 square feet – new
19,700 square feet – renovation
Construction Time

26 months

Awards
Award of Excellence – Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors

Healthcare

Hospitals, medical centers, surgery centers and rehab facilities are all featured on Wohlsen’s list of healthcare projects. Including a number of award winners! Wohlsen has Project Managers who are ASHE Certified as well as Certified Healthcare Constructors from the American Hospital Association.

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