US-based healthcare system Houston Methodist has opened the Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, a medical facility designed to serve patients in Cypress, Texas.
The 570,000ft² hospital provides a renovated central utility plant and a range of medical services for the local community.
It has been built with a focus on advanced technology, featuring full 5G connectivity and patient rooms equipped with voice-controlled settings.
The $685m project includes a seven-storey hospital and two six-storey medical office buildings, each of which covers 160,000ft².
It has 100 licensed beds, nine operating rooms and nine imaging modalities.
The facility includes a critical care unit, an emergency department, and a birthing centre to cater to diverse medical requirements.
It also makes use of a da Vinci 5 surgical robot, which aims to enhance its capability for minimally invasive surgeries.
Houston Methodist Design and Construction Department developed Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital in partnership with engineering consultant Jacobs, which provided project and construction management services.
Jacobs' vice-president and healthcare construction global principal David Syphard said: “At Jacobs, we understand the importance of delivering high-quality healthcare facilities that meet the evolving needs of communities.
“Our collaborative approach and dedication to excellence have resulted in a hospital that not only provides top-tier medical services but also fosters a positive impact on the Cypress community.”
Based in Texas, Houston Methodist offers personalised care for local residents via primary, speciality, emergency and hospital care facilities.
As of last year, the healthcare system has eight hospitals and one academic institute, as well as several emergency care, comprehensive care and imaging centres.
These facilities employ more than 30,000 colleagues and around 5,000 affiliated physicians in total.
In August 2022, Houston Methodist partnered with technology innovation space Ion to establish a healthcare technology innovation centre.
