Capital Region | Capital Health | Winter 2015

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Where compassion
meets excellence
Capital Region Medical
Center is your hospital, in your
neighborhood. Visit our website,
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outpatient care
consideration in the plan design. We wanted to create an
environment that is warm, welcoming and intuitive, and I feel we
have accomplished that.”
From the beginning, Capital Region had a commitment to the
community to use local talent when and where possible. “We
are proud to report that 83 percent of the contracts awarded
throughout the project went to local companies,” says Martin
Grabanski, Facilities Director at Capital Region.
Complementing the additional space is the Capital Region
Physicians group, which has grown by more than 20 providers in
the last 18 months.
“We have had tremendous success in recruiting physicians over
the past several years,” notes Tom Niekamp, Vice President of
Physician Relations. “With the addition of several primary care
providers; an ear, nose and throat specialist; and a neurologist, we
are successfully fulfilling the needs within our community.”
Built to heal
The physical space in the Medical Center Expansion boasts
breathtaking views of historic downtown Jefferson City and
bright, open spaces full of natural light and crisp architectural
detail.
Patients and guests enjoy comfortable lounging areas on each
level of the facility. On the second level, the retail corridor provides
convenient access to the pharmacy, a bit of retail therapy in the
Gift Shop and a warm cup of comfort in the Capital Cup.
A tribute to life
In keeping with the theme to use local talent, the artwork
throughout the space are the works of local artists of local spaces.
While traversing the halls, visitors will see beautiful images of our city
and surrounding landscapes. Local painter Jennifer Neff brought
the walls of the pediatric clinic to life with large murals of playful
jungle scenes, sure to help ease the minds of younger visitors.
Welcoming guests in the front of the building is a sculpture of
butterflies resting on blades of grass designed and created by a
local sculptor. The butterfly symbolizes the never-ending cycle of
life, and this monument evokes elements of nature and hope.
“We wanted the new space to be inviting and comfortable, and
it is,” Calvaruso says. “While the new facility is certainly something
to be proud of, it’s our people that really set Capital Region apart.
We have an exceptional team of physicians, nurses and staff that
do a tremendous job caring for our patients and guests. It makes
me very proud of our organization.”
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