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Show Page 4B THE HERALD. Frovo. Utah, Sunday. February A Seven-Stor- y By BRUCE LING Herald Staff Reporter Tie 1173s saw significant developments at Utah Valley Hospital m Provo Mist sig&ificw were the completion of a new seven-stor- y tower and a substanpatient-car- e tial staff increase Other important developments included the g creation of surgery and maternity options and of outpatient services The tower was completed in 1971 It more than doubled the size of the hospital. The high-ris- e addition includes 179 modern patient rooms, 24 coronary and donations, 24, 1980 Building Changes Utah Valley Hospital the organization they do it all as free service projects. They save UVH an enormous amount of money, he said. UVH is currently remodeling cider sections of the hospital, Sorensen noted. Remodeling pro- provided color TVs for each new patient room in the tower and monitors for the nursery; Labor and delivery areas " The Pink Ladies act as receptionists, clerks, waitresses, errand persons and messengers at the hospital, Sorensen said, and areas, as well as improving outpatient and semce departments Over the last 10 years, UVH s medical staff has doubled, Sorensen estimated. "In 1970 it included 90 to 100 people; in 1975. 120, and today it includes 200," he said. "The current physicians and dentists coc- - jects will modernize the hospital's busy maternity, nursery, pediatrics and youth obstetricians, gynecologist, aid fl anesthesiologists have also joined the hospital staff." UVH has also broadened its management functions by adding public relations. Blood Bank IT donor coordination, nurse intensive care beds, aew operating rooms, a radiology an emergency center, and many clinical and service areas. The community, including businesses, physicians, UVH employees and the general public, donated more than 14 million for the 121 million tower, recruiting and security. Sorensen added. The new additions expand the scope and abilities of the hospital. g Last year, created a maternity option "short-stay.- " It is for mothers to stay only 12 hours in the hospital after they have their babies, then go home. The feature helps cut down hospital bills. The hospital has also developed "same day surgery," which cuts patient costs by 30 percent or more, Sorensen claimed. services inNew clude a patient resource center, for abused children, and for people with speech and hiring problems; a genetic clinic; discharge planning; psychological testing and counseling; the beginnings of an occupational n therapy program; a cost-savin- c if -- to Jerry Sorensen, hospital spokesman. Geneva Works donated fl million of the contribution itself. Oaring the 70s, the Utah Valley Hospital Volunteer Organization, ' Pink Ladies," also distinguished itself as a valuable contributor, Sorensen said. "The organization donated $200,005 to ft building project, he said, "but it has also donated more ft an 200,000 boers of service to the hospital over the last five years. In addition to these specialties and "Specialists who have joined the staff m recent years include a ne oca toiogi st. pediatric surgeon, cardiologist, plastic surgeons, neurosjrgeons. neurologist and nepbrologist. Family physicians, pathologists cost-savin- department, stitate a large variety of r out-patie-nt li f I "TLOAEL'IUTF 3 a s4 mm f tm four-statio- renal dialysis nnit; Utah Valley Hospital's new tower signals the hospital's growth in the "70s. weight-contr- ol class; cardiopulmonary resuscitation class for the public, and classes for diabetics and for coronary patients. Sorensen said. About five years ago, UVH established a formal burse training program and educational affiliation with Brigham Young University and with Utah Technical College. Sorensen continued. "The affiliation insures solid clinical experience for nursing students and helps provide good sources of nurses for Utah Valley Hospital," Sorensen explained. "The educational arrangements also include accredited clinical hospital training and exnerienr for radiology technicians, dietitians, respiratory technicians and medical technologists." UVH intends to become a major medical center in the '80s, Sorensen predicted. "We plan first of aD to keep up with Central Utah's tremendous growth," he said. "At the same time, we intend to expand our treatment facilities and know-hoso we can diagnose and treat any medical problem that may arise. "We hope to keep pace with advancing technology, not only because it saves Lives, but also because it can often do it more economically. Some new pieces of equipment do the job faster, with more accuracy, and at a lower cost than former equipment" UVH will employ services of computers more and more in the future, Sorensen added. M SDtnlD Utah Uc!bys nay sine 1916 O If ,"""" v ., ww - m a presently supplies employment for over 42 Utah County residents - all helping you to smile! Since 1916 Coca-Co- la bottling has grown to become a major housed in modem 33,000 sq. ft. building. this industry Coca-Col- MDE3 . 825 South 200 Vest Provo ? f,' Phono: :.,.,. , ii.ii. mi, .. .m,n, ji. i.iun.i.1 .i. m. '"m mm .mi n m n 1 ...n , ..nun, i.ii .m u.m 373-21- 80 |