Good Shepherd Announces Renovations and Additions

LONGVIEW –Next Monday, Good Shepherd will begin renovations to the first floor of the Medical Center. Staffers say the changes will enhance the environment visitors experience when they come to be with their loved ones and expand the healthy eating options available to all staff. The new changes will include renovation of the surgery and SICU waiting room, relocation of the gift shop, and the addition of a new healthy options café.

The surgery waiting room will be remodeled to include new carpeting and furniture and will feature a combination of soft seating and tables and chairs. The Gift Shop will be moved into a new storefront that will be constructed in what is currently the waiting area just behind the fountain in the main lobby. Staffers say the new store will offer a brighter, fresh atmosphere to highlight the selections of flowers, gifts, jewelry, magazines, books and more.

Across from the surgery waiting area, a new café will be added that hospital officials say will focus on fresh, delicious and healthy food prepared while you watch. What’s termed the innovative design will include both fresh entrees to order and food to go. Customers will have the opportunity to choose from several food stations including a Wild Greens station which will offer freshly made soups and salads; the Artisan Deli, which will offer chef-inspired deli sandwiches served on rustic breads; the Chef’s Case, which will offer entrees that will change daily; and a Starbuck’s Station that officials say will offer a full range of coffee, espresso, smoothies and pastries.

“We are looking forward to enhancing the environment visitors experience when they visit family and friends in the hospital,” said Ron Short, vice president of operations. Construction and remodeling are scheduled for completion late this fall.