Knox Private Hospital today officially unveiled its multi-million redevelopment with a modern three storey extension.
The redevelopment has added two new patient wards with ensuite single rooms, an upgraded diagnostic cardiology unit, new patient admissions area, a new main reception, a new expanded pharmacy and a new café have also been added.
Healthscope CEO Greg Horan said continuing to invest in improving their hospitals is vital to delivering high quality care.
“This redevelopment at Knox will allow us to support more doctors and provide great care for more patients.
“Knox Private has a proud history and a well-deserved reputation as a world class healthcare facility.
“This new development will further enhance Knox Private’s standing as a leader in clinical innovation and patient care,” he said.
Knox Private Hospital general manager Suzanne Hall said this redevelopment means the hospital can care for more patients, allowing the local community to be treated close to home, here in the eastern suburbs.
“It’s a very exciting day for Knox Private Hospital as we unveil the result of many years of hard work in the form of this beautiful new redevelopment.
“Everyone who joined us on the tour will have seen the beautiful new wards, the upgraded diagnostic cardiology department, new patient admissions area, allied health, central main reception and our new welcoming concierge desk.
“Included in our new facilities is a state of art pharmacy with our partners HPS pharmacies,” she said.
For Ms Hall, it is very exciting to see this project completed.
“Our staff and patients are already benefitting from the new facilities, enhancing our patient’s experience,” she said.
One of Knox’s longest serving staff members helped to unveil the plaque alongside Health scope Chief Operating Officer Nicole Waldron.
Local resident Krys Mystek, has worked at Knox Private for almost 38 years joining soon after it opened.
“I remember when the north tower site was just bushland.
“I love working at Knox because the people are so great, doctors, nurses and admin staff.
The way they care for their patients is amazing.
“The new building is fantastic, the wards are great and it means we can provide even better care to the patients,” she said.
Further work is planned for Knox Private Hospital, with additional specialist consulting suites coming later this year and an exciting upgrade and expansion to its intensive care and coronary care units will be completed early next year.
