New Joplin hospital to open four years after tornado

New 875,000-square-foot, $335 million Mercy Joplin is storm-resistant


A new hospital will open in March in Joplin, Mo., four years after a tornado destroyed the original. The new 875,000-square-foot, $335 million Mercy Joplin has been built to be more storm-resistant, according to an article on the Modern Healthcare website. 

The new facility has laminated glass throughout the building and exterior glass designed to withstand winds of at least 140 mph.

In areas where patients are less able to be moved, exterior windows are rated to withstand winds of 250 mph. 

All mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems have been moved to a central engineering plant about 400 feet east and halfway below ground, to limit exposure to the elements. 

All utilities are now located 25 feet underground to protect and the hospital will have two feeds for electricity and two options for water. 

Read the article.

 

 



February 5, 2015


Topic Area: Architecture , Project News for Healthcare Facilities


Recent Posts

Facilities Market Introduces Facilities in Focus Podcast

The Facilities in Focus podcast is officially available on all streaming platforms.


New Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health Opening Date Announced

The new facility at the St. Elizabeth’s East campus will officially open in mid-April.


The Future of Healthcare Facilities: Three Trends

From workplace improvement to AI, JLL’s 2024 Global Future of Work survey reveals priorities for healthcare facilities teams.


Newly Completed UCHealth Green Valley Ranch Medical Center Wins Award

The facility won the Best New Medical Office Buildings and Other Outpatient Facilities (Less than 25,000 square feet) category in the 2024 HREI Insights Awards.


Inside Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital's Modern Transformation

The newly transformed facility was designed to incorporate materials and spaces to benefit patient healing.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.