CLEVELAND, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday, February 6, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reveal the newly renovated emergency department at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. This marks the completion of the first phase of a comprehensive renovation project that commenced over three years ago. The revamped unit is set to welcome its first patients at 5 a.m. on February 7.

The upgrades to the emergency department are designed to enhance patient care and comfort. Key improvements include:

  1. Larger Treatment Rooms: The construction of spacious treatment rooms allows for more comprehensive medical attention, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care.
  2. Cardiac Monitoring Areas: Specially outfitted spaces for cardiac monitoring will accommodate acute patients, enabling timely interventions and specialized care.
  3. Improved Seating: Families and visitors will benefit from upgraded seating arrangements, providing a more comfortable environment during stressful times.
  4. Expanded Negative Pressure Rooms: These critical resources, often utilized for COVID-19 patients, have been expanded to meet the growing demand for isolation facilities.

The second phase of the project is already on the horizon. This next stage will further increase the department’s capacity by adding more treatment rooms, ensuring that the medical center can efficiently serve its Veteran patient population.

Front Door to Care

With over 23,000 visits during the last fiscal year and an impressive 21-percent admission rate, the emergency department plays a pivotal role as the “front door” to the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. As a Level 1 geriatric-accredited emergency department, it provides essential services to our nation’s Veterans. The medical center’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its five-star Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rating within the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System.

The renovated emergency department stands as a testament to the dedication and unwavering support provided to our Veterans. As the doors swing open to the newly transformed space, patients and their families can expect top-tier care in a state-of-the-art facility.

For more information and updates, visit the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center website.