Construction on the $842M critical care tower of the University of New Mexico Hospital has reportedly been finished according to officials.
New Critical Care Tower at UNM Hospital Set to Open This Fall
The University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is set to expand its critical care capabilities with the opening of a new Critical Care Tower this fall. The state-of-the-art facility, completed in early August 2025, will provide world-class critical care close to home for New Mexicans, eliminating the need for residents to travel long distances for critical treatment.
The new tower features 75 beds and is equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment like CT scanners and MRIs, both of which are firsts for the facility. It also includes dialysis units integrated within the critical care setting, a comprehensive layout housing adult Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, and radiology services together for streamlined care, and patient-centered spaces designed to enhance the patient experience and care quality.
The expansion will add 24 intensive care beds, two new operating rooms, and a new adult emergency department to the hospital. This increase in capacity is expected to boost the hospital's ability to care for its sickest patients.
Staff training is underway to familiarize them with the new layout to ensure smooth patient care transitions. The expansion is a significant milestone toward delivering advanced healthcare services to the community.
In other news, the UNM Health Sciences Chief Operating Officer, Michael Chicarelli, has shared details about the new facility. The weekly publication, The Newsletter, provides narrative coverage of local trends, industry news, and key economic updates related to the hospital and healthcare sector. The Newsletter is a subscriber-only service, delivered via email every Monday to paid subscribers.
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With the new Critical Care Tower operational this fall, UNMH is poised to offer enhanced critical care and diagnostic services within one modern facility, reducing patient travel for critical care services and improving the coordination and delivery of care through centralized services.
- In addition to critical care services, UNM Health Sciences Chief Operating Officer Michael Chicarelli reveals that the new Critical Care Tower at UNM Hospital will also include dialysis units, positioning the facility at the forefront of medical-conditions management.
- The state-of-the-art Critical Care Tower at UNM Hospital is not only designed for patient-centered spaces but also houses a comprehensive health-and-wellness layout incorporating adult Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, and radiology services, fostering streamlined care delivery.
- The UNM Newsletter, a subscriber-only service delivered every Monday via email, offers in-depth coverage of the local business and economic trends associated with the hospital and healthcare sector, including updates on science and technology advancements, such as the introduction of CT scanners and MRIs in the new Critical Care Tower.
