New Operating Room and Expanded Surgical Department  

Following approval by the California Department of Public Health, our newly constructed inpatient OR, was placed in operation in October 2011. The OR expansion includes a new state-of-the art operating room--a fully integrated laparoscopic theater, allowing the surgical staff to coordinate procedures from central control stations. In addition, there are two more recovery stations, a remodel of the physicians' and nurses' lounges and locker rooms, and the comprehensive renovation of the current Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab. The expansion will accommodate increased surgery cases and complexities, allow for easier access and maneuverability, and will include advanced technological and mechanical upgrades.