The Start Of A New Era In Health
Regional Medical Health Center Opens June 12
By Derrick Leon Davis // PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CAPITAL REGION HEALTH CENTER
On June 12, we will usher in a new era in quality healthcare services in Prince George's County with the long-awaited opening of the University of Maryland Capital Region Health in the heart of Downtown Largo.
The state of the art facility will replace the current Prince George's Hospital Center, constructed as part of a strategy to transform the County's healthcare system into an efficient, effective and financially viable healthcare delivery system, bringing a Level II Trauma Center, emergency care, dedicated floor for Women’s and Infant Health, a heart & vascular institute, a designated stroke center, an orthopedics center and much more. While the COVID-19 pandemic has created many uncertainties, the arrival of the University of Maryland Capital Region Health will provide a level of security in knowing that the need for greater access to healthcare has been met, a testament to the Prince George's County Council's commitment to health promotion and disease prevention; a level of access that should be afforded to every resident.
In addition to increased access to quality healthcare, it is important to note its impact on the local economy, with a projected $397 million dollars in economic activity in Prince George's County directly generated from the Medical Center. As the County continues to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19, the arrival of the University of Maryland Capital Region Health creates additional opportunities for job creation and community investment.
This item was excerpted from a recent news update from the office of Prince George’s County Councilmember Derrick Leon Davis (D-Dist. 6)
Important Facts About The New Medical Center
Located in Largo, Maryland, the new Medical Center will feature 205 private patient rooms, 45 emergency room treatment bays, 20 observation rooms, and 8 operating rooms.
The new patient care tower will be made up of spaces for clinical services including emergency care, specialty care nursery, behavioral health, cardiac care, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s health, critical care medicine, and Level II trauma.
By The Numbers
● 205 private patient rooms
● 45 emergency treatment bays
● 20 observation rooms
● 8 operating rooms
Key Takeaways
● UM Capital Region Medical Center represents a $500 million dollar investment from the state and county to enhance the health and wellness of residents in Prince George’s County.
● Clark Construction delivered a state-of-the-art facility that will allow UM Capital Region Health to deliver high-quality, patient-centric care to Prince George’s County and surrounding communities.
● Construction of the Medical Center was completed ahead of the originally scheduled completion date of October 2020.
● There has been meaningful and impactful participation from small, local and minority businesses on the project.
● 13.5% ($30.9 million) of construction contracts to County Based Minority Business Enterprises (CMBE) firms as compared to a goal of 10%.
● 75% ($177.9 million) of construction contracts to CMBE, Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and Locally-based Business Enterprise (LBE) as compared to a goal of 25%.
Project Stakeholders
● Owner/Operator: University of Maryland Medical System
● General Contractor: Clark Construction Group
● JV Partners: Estime Enterprises. Inc and Columbia Enterprises Inc
● Designer: Wilmot Sanz
Construction/Workforce
● 46,000 cubic yards of concrete used
● 590 craft workers during peak construction
● 2,084,000 worker hours logged
● $177.9 million of construction contracts to County Based Minority Business Enterprises (CBME), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and Locally-based Business Enterprise (LBE) as compared to a goal of 25%
● $30.9 million of construction contracts awarded to County Based Minority Business Enterprises (CMBE) firms as compared to a goal of 10%.
