HOSPITAL PROJECT
Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) Hospital has a long, rich history in Northeast Harris County, providing care in this underserved area.
We’re known for our neonatal intensive care services for high-risk babies. We operate one of the busiest Level III trauma centers in Texas. We are among a short list of U.S. hospitals that has earned Magnet Recognition® for our nursing excellence. And we’ve earned numerous awards for our progressive programs, including our ever-expanding Community Farm at LBJ Hospital, to improve people’s access to compassionate care, healthy foods and chronic care management.
To preserve and expand our impact and to ensure that we meet the future needs of the community, Harris Health is investing in the complete transformation of the LBJ campus.
A recent facility assessment revealed that the 33-year-old hospital is nearing the end of its useful life. Ultimately, the campus plans call for two towers and a parking garage to provide a more comprehensive range of high-level medical, social and mental health care and outpatient services.
Plans for the new campus include:
- More inpatient beds
- Private inpatient beds
- Access to more specialty and critical care services, including heart and stroke care
- Level I trauma capable to include being equipped for a helipad
- Larger operating rooms
- Expanded cancer care
- Expanded psychiatric and behavioral health services
Voters approve $2.5B Harris Health bond issue to renovate,expand LBJ hospital and clinics
Voters approved a $2.5 billion bond issue on Tuesday from Harris Health System that hospital leaders said was “life or death.” The bond package would help rebuild and upgrade several hospitals and clinics.
With more than 99 percent of voting centers counted early Wednesday, the bond measure garnered widespread support, and passed easily.
Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, president and CEO of Harris Health System, said he was “delighted” the unprecedented hospital district bond request was approved by voters.
“We are proud of the trust and the love that residents of Harris County have expressed about Harris Health System by passing this bond proposal,” Porsa said in a statement. “We are equally delighted to see that voters agree with the value and the need for investing in the future health of our community.”
The bond is expected to cost less than $6 a month for the owner of a home valued at $300,000. In about a decade, when the entire bond amount has been borrowed, the cost to taxpayers will amount to about 2 cents per $100 of assessed value, according to Harris Health.
The bond package will fund a new Level 1-capable trauma center at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital that would open in 2028, as well as update and expand the longtime safety net hospital. The bond also will be used for improvements to Ben Taub Hospital and more Harris Health clinics will be opened throughout the county and existing ones renovated.
The American College of Surgeons recommends one high-level trauma center for every 1 million people. In Harris County, which has a population of almost 4.8 million people, there are two adult Level I trauma centers – at Memorial Hermann Hospital and Ben Taub, both located in the Texas Medical Center.
Source: Houston Landing, November 7, 2023
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https://houstonlanding.org/harris-health-bond-issue-to-renovate-expand-lbj-hospital-and-clinics/
Building Community Through Design
(proposed renderings)
Harris Health Introduces New Art Program
Harris Health is excited to embark on a transformative initiative to integrate art throughout its facilities. The intent is to use art to enhance both interior and exterior spaces creating an inspiriting and healing environment and one that reflects the values and vision of Harris Health.
Strategic Priorities of the Harris Health Art Program:
- Align with Harris Health's Mission Statement:Ensure the art program reflects and supports the core values and goals of Harris Health
- Reflect the Communities Served:Infuse the art program with elements that represent the diversity of Harris County.
- Enhance the Surrounding Communities:Uplift and positively impact the local area.
- Create a Sense of Place:Develop an art program that provides a meaningful and welcoming experience for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Design for Longevity and Inspiration:Produce a visually inspiring art program that will stand as a symbol of the commitment Harris Health has to care for all residents of Harris County.
- Technical Suitability:Ensure the art program is technically appropriate in terms of longevity and durability.
- Adhere to Budget:The art program should always remain cost conscious and operate within the allocated budget constraints.
The Art Program will harmonize with the new design standards for Harris Health. This initiative is designed to rebuild trust in healthcare providers, promote equity, and ensure that all residents, especially those uninsured or underserved, have access to quality care in a supportive and accessible environment.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
As we begin planning the new LBJ Hospital campus, Harris Health and our project partners are committed to engaging the local community and our staff to ensure that we meet the needs and expectations for their new healthcare home.
We can’t do this without your input. Your ideas, concerns and comments are important. Please share your thoughts in the survey below or call PPG Global at 1-866-463-9525.
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