Medical City Lewisville is set to launch a $16 million project in September, aimed at enhancing the birthing experience for families while prioritizing infant health. The project features expansion of its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) as well as renovation of the labor and delivery unit. Both units are due for upgrades. Community Impact reports the NICU has not been renovated since it was built in 2001, while the last major labor and delivery construction project took place that same year. The NICU will grow from 16 beds to 21 to help meet demand.
The number of babies born at the hospital has steadily increased over the last three years. There were 1,863 babies delivered at Medical City Lewisville last year. The population grew by 15% from 2010-2020.
The women’s services department has 130 employees. The hospital is anticipated to see a 10%-15% growth in its number of employees because of this project. The department also plans to add two obstetrician providers.
