EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Paso is getting a new neighborhood emergency room along I-10, as The Hospitals of Providence marked the opening of their latest facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. <\/p>\n
On Thursday, the Hospitals of Providence celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility, the Hospitals of Providence Gateway Emergency Room, located at 11213 Gateway Blvd. W, Suite A, El Paso, TX 79935. <\/p>\n
According to Providence, the 10,899-square-foot, 10-bed neighborhood emergency room is designed to provide 24\/7 services, expanding access to emergency care closer to home.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the new facility will include an additional triage room, a comprehensive team of specialized physicians, nurses, and staff, and around-the-clock emergency services for adults and pediatrics. <\/p>\n
The site will also offer onsite imaging and laboratory services aimed at faster diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are so excited to unveil this new Emergency Room and to be here for our community \u2014 it\u2019s a promise to our neighbors that we are here for them, ready to deliver the very best care,\u201d said Eddie Rivas, CEO of The Hospitals of Providence Emergency Room Gateway, Montwood, Northeast and Horizon City Campuses. \u201cThe Hospitals of Providence Emergency Room Gateway will offer advanced emergency services, onsite imaging and laboratory capabilities, ensuring patients receive timely diagnoses and treatment without unnecessary delays.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the hospital, this is also the 10th emergency room location in the El Paso area, stating that it continues to see a need for more healthcare options. <\/p>\n
Speaking to KFOX14\/CBS4 on Thursday, Eddie Rivas, CEO and CNO at The Hospitals of Providence, said, “Several years ago, the Hospitals of Providence identified that there was a need in the east side of the city to provide better access, or more access to our community.”<\/p>\n
Hospital officials said the facility is set to open to the community on Tuesday, Sept. 22. <\/p>\n
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