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Texas Health Resources to build 5-story hospital tower in southwest Fort Worth

A rendering of a new, five-story patient tower that Texas Health Resources is building.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is expanding its footprint with a new, five-story patient tower. The renovation and expansion is expected to cost an estimated $223 million, according to Texas Health Resources.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth announced Wednesday an expansion and renovation.

Texas Health Resources will build a five-story patient tower, which will add 64 beds to the hospital, plus additional space for future growth, according to a news release from the health system. In addition, six operating rooms will be updated to improve surgical services, according to the release. In total, the renovation and expansion is expected to cost $223 million.

Ajith Pai, president of Texas Health Southwest, said the expansion would allow the hospital to better serve the growing communities of the region. The hospital is at 6100 Harris Parkway.

“Southwest Fort Worth and the surrounding communities of Benbrook, Crowley, Aledo and Granbury have grown by leaps and bounds since Texas Health Southwest first opened our doors in 1987 and Texas Health is committed to keeping pace with their growing healthcare needs,” Pai said in a statement.

Ciara McCarthy
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ciara McCarthy covers health and wellness as part of the Star-Telegram’s Crossroads Lab. She came to Fort Worth after three years in Victoria, Texas, where she worked at the Victoria Advocate. Ciara is focused on equipping people and communities with information they need to make decisions about their lives and well-being. Please reach out with your questions about public health or the health care system. Email cmccarthy@star-telegram.com or call or text 817-203-4391.
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