The grand opening for the ambulatory surgery center was held Jan. 13, while the first surgery was performed Jan. 3, according to a news release from St. Vincent.
The ASC is still under development, with completion targeted for July 2011, as previously reported on Becker’s ASC Review.
Upon completion of the nearly 22,000 square-foot surgery center, the project will have cost $8 million. There will be 11 surgery suites which will be used for urology, gynecology and orthopedics.
Read the St. Vincent news release about the new Little Rock surgery center.
Read about other new surgery centers:
– Michigan Hospital Finishes Construction on $50M Surgery Center
– New Surgery Center for New York’s Downstate Medical Center at Bay Ridge
– New California Ophthalmology Surgery Center Opens on Travis Air Force Base
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.