Meeting the Need

The Silver Spring, Maryland, hospital is increasing its ability to serve patients from across the region by adding 30 beds on the eighth floor of its south tower.

White Oak Medical Center built the floor after its opening in 2019, but it remained empty as the hospital awaited approval from the state of Maryland to increase capacity. Now, construction is under way on the interior space. The new unit will serve patients who require acute care after coming through the Emergency department or from a surgical procedure.

"The demand for services has consistently been high since White Oak Medical Center opened in August 2019," said Anthony Stahl, president of White Oak Medical Center.

"Most days, we are at or over capacity. Our focus is on helping patients by providing world-class care that reflects our mission to extend God's care though the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. We need more beds to meet the sheer need in our community, especially as the population continues to grow."

The addition of the new floor is an important step in White Oak Medical Center's long-term plans to accommodate a growing need for services in its area. Plans are also under development to add a second medical office building and ambulatory surgical center to White Oak Medical Center's campus.

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