Construction firm Robins & Morton joined Southeast Health on Nov. 12 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $81 million emergency department and bed tower expansion at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.
The four-phase project includes:
- Adding 22,693 square feet to the emergency department and renovating 23,990 existing square feet.
- Increasing treatment spaces to accommodate up to 75,000 visits annually.
- Adding a CT scanner to improve patient flow and efficiency.
- Incorporating a safe treatment area for behavioral health patients.
- Reimagining waiting and seating areas to promote comfort, natural daylight, and a positive experience for patients.
“As emergency room visits continue to increase nationally, we currently treat approximately 60,000 patients annually, and that number is expected to continue growing,” said Foy G. Mann, III, DO, medical director of the ED. “This expansion allows us to keep pace with the increasing demand for emergency services. When every second counts, space and efficiency matter.”
The project will also add two patient floors totaling 40,814 square feet above the emergency department, resulting in 52 new inpatient beds.
“This project will also generate a positive economic impact to the region by creating opportunities for local subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors,” said Rick Sutton, Medical Center CEO. “As Houston County’s largest employer, with more than 3,400 dedicated team members, Southeast Health will continue to drive job growth with the addition of clinical and support staff.”
“We are excited to begin work on this project that will expand healthcare services for the tri-state area,” Robins & Morton Operations Manager Ashley Dyer said. “We are grateful to Southeast Health for the opportunity to build an exceptional addition that will leave a lasting, positive impact.”
Southeast Health Medical Center is the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, a Chest Pain Center, and one of four Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the state.
The project is scheduled to be completed in 2028.
Robins & Morton is the general contractor for the project. Goodwyn Mills Cawood is the architect.