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Philadelphia children's hospital expanding ambulatory care network

New center is being designed to create an environment that children and teenagers would find fresh and interesting, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is expanding its network of ambulatory care centers with a new, freestanding Specialty Care Center in King of Prussia, Pa. The 145,000–square-foot project collocates existing specialty care practices and expands regional ambulatory care and surgery services, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The goal of the building design was to create an environment that children and teenagers would find fresh and interesting, even on recurring visits, the article said.

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August 1, 2014


Topic Area: Architecture


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