Construction of new Medical Arts Pavilion okayed

Lydig Construction of Spokane was chosen to do the work, which is set to start the first of the new year.

Several existing Island Hospital services will move into the 26,000-square-foot building: Island Hospital Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Cancer Care and Cardiopulmonary Care.

"The MAP will allow us to add new services in the remaining space. We are considering Kidney Dialysis and Wound Care, the latter featuring a hyperbaric chamber, among others based on community need," said Vince Oliver, hospital CEO.

In addition, the new facility will be designed to offer ample space for the Cancer Care Center's Survivor Program - which involves, and will benefit from close proximity to, Physical Therapy services - as well as rooms for support groups and classes.

The MAP is situated to allow easy access to the new hospital building, while providing an efficient way for ambulances to bring patients to the Emergency Department.