SSM dedicates outpatient center
VERONA (WKOW) — SSM Health dedicated its new outpatient center on Verona’s south side with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The 40,000-square-foot facility at 960 Valley Drive offers primary and specialty care along with onsite lab and imaging services. The building and grounds were designed with sustainability, energy efficiency and restorative health in mind.
“SSM Health is proud to be opening a beautiful, sustainable, energy-efficient and health-affirming environment in Verona where everyone we are privileged to serve will have convenient access to the timely healthcare they need,” said Dr. Amy Franta, chief clinical officer for SSM Health Wisconsin.
Mayor Luke Diaz welcomed the addition to the community.
“Not only will this new SSM Health medical facility serve the health needs of our community, but it has opened up services and access to Verona’s southside to inspire new growth opportunities that will bring new jobs and businesses to further serve the people of Verona and our surrounding communities,” Diaz said.
SSM Health partnered with architect and design firm Kahler Slater and general contractor JP Cullen to build the center. The design elements, materials and color schemes reflect the natural landscape of the Sugar River Wildlife Area. Mosaic tile artworks celebrating year-round outdoor activities serve as wayfinding elements for patients.
“We were delighted to partner with SSM Health to maximize the center’s sustainability and reduce waste through operationally efficient workflows and environmentally sustainable building materials,” said JP Cullen co-president Jeannie Cullen Schultz. “The result is a pleasing, light-filled environment that celebrates wellness, the natural beauty of Verona and will provide convenient healthcare for the community.”
The Verona Outpatient Center will open to the public on Sept. 14.