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
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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