The Catalyst Issue 28 | November 2017 | Page 26

have our primary and specialty care clinics and referrals from them. Families who might have previously driven to children’s hospitals in Fort Worth, Houston, or Austin now come here, drawn by our reputation for excellence, quality of care and commitment to the health and well-being of families. Word of mouth is very powerful.” A campaign for the ages The new McLane Children’s Medical Center expansion focuses on several 26 THE CATALYST Fall 17 | bswhealth.com key areas—the Fikes/CEFCO Emergency Department, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Imaging Department and Special Procedures. The expansion will add 18,000 square feet of space and includes the addition of more treatment rooms, new equipment and technology to enhance care in a family-centered environment. “The Growing Stronger Together Campaign sets a foundation for what’s coming next. Our $3 million fundraising effort will provide equipment for the new expansion,” says Mr. Ksionda. “We hope everyone— old friends and new—will support our worthy mission and provide the very best for our children.” Emergency Department: Room to grow “The Emergency Department is usually the fastest-growing area in the hospital,” says Dominic Lucia, MD, director of the Division of Emergency Pediatric Medicine at McLane