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(MIAMI BEACH, Florida —September 29, 2017) – Marking the symbolic structural completion of Mount Sinai Medical Center’s new surgical tower, construction crews hoisted the final beam and a ceremonial palm tree to the highest point of the structure. At night, the palm tree is illuminated in the same fashion as the palm trees that can be seen near the Miami Beach entrance from the Julia Tuttle Causeway. The ceremonial palm tree serves as a visual representation of the strong relationship Mount Sinai has with the many residents and visitors of Miami Beach who depend on the medical center for convenient access to high-quality care.
“This is a special time at Mount Sinai. We are so proud of this construction milestone and what it means to our physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. Our top priority is meeting the needs of our patients and this construction project will only complement the great work we’re already doing at the hospital” said Mount Sinai Board Chairman, Wayne Chaplin.
Chaplin joined Mount Sinai’s CEO Steven Sonenreich and Chief of Medical Staff, Dr. Seth Gottleib to watch as the final beam was lifted into the air. Before the final beam was hoisted into place, thousands of employees had the opportunity to sign it and make a hands-on connection with the new tower.
The surgical tower will feature 12 new state-of-the-art operating rooms and 154 private patient rooms, all with bay views. The new Emergency Center will be three times the size of the existing one and will include 50 private treatment rooms, as well as a City of Miami Beach emergency command center hub that will activate during times of need.
The seven-story tower and 34,000 square foot emergency center is expected to be completed in 2018.
