JUPITER, Florida (September 15, 2021) – Jupiter Medical Center’s Emergency Department is set to
undergo a major expansion and renovation beginning in October. The Emergency
Department is a critical entry point to the hospital and important for
future growth and patient satisfaction.
The expansion is the result of gifts to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
- a $3 million gift from the Attilio & Beverly Petrocelli Foundation
and a $1 million gift from Joyce C. Fisher. The gifts will enable the
medical center to build a new wing, including eight fast-track bays to
assist patients with less-acute medical needs, thereby improving wait
times, enhancing the patient’s experience, and increasing the overall
footprint of the existing Emergency Department. The renovation will include
the purchase of advanced clinical equipment, spacious patient and triage
rooms, a more functional layout for clinicians, with state-of-the-art
technologies to handle higher patient volumes, and expansive waiting areas
for loved ones. This expansion will augment a patient’s experience
by providing a comforting environment with streamlined services to assist
during a potentially stressful time. The new center will be named the
Petrocelli Emergency Center.
“We are deeply grateful to the Attilio & Beverly Petrocelli Foundation
and Joyce C. Fisher for their generosity towards Emergency Services. This
gift will increase our ability to provide world class care with superb
outcomes,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, President and CEO Jupiter Medical
Center. “Jupiter is now the fastest-growing community in Palm Beach
County. Due to changing demographics, and expanding service lines, we
are experiencing a marked increase in volumes year round. The demand placed
on our Emergency Department has made it a priority for us to expand this
area of the hospital, ensure we are providing the highest level of patient
satisfaction and to uphold our reputation as the preferred healthcare
destination in Palm Beach and Martin counties.”
The current Emergency Department was renovated 15 years ago when Jupiter
Medical Center was accommodating 21,000 patient visits per year. Today,
Jupiter Medical Center cares for more than 40,000 emergency room patients
annually, which is nearly a 100 percent increase in patient volume.
“We really feel that it’s important to give back to the communities
we call home,” said Attilio and Beverly Petrocelli. “We have
watched Jupiter grow in recent years and want to ensure that our family,
friends and neighbors continue to have access to such a wonderful hospital
so close to home.”
The Emergency Department serves as Jupiter Medical Center’s front
door for many patients.
“Since the launch of our cardiac surgery program and comprehensive
stroke center, our Emergency Department is also seeing higher acuity patients
who are receiving world-class care, and world-class care deserves a world-class
environment,” said Mike Morsberger, new Chief Philanthropy Officer
and President of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation.
About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
Since its founding in 1989, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation has raised
funds to support Jupiter Medical Center's mission to reimagine the
delivery of health and wellness to the region. Jupiter Medical Center
Foundation, together with Jupiter Medical Center, is committed to transforming
regional healthcare through patient-centered care, cutting-edge technology,
and state-of-the-art facilities. Fundraising efforts have supported a
number of major projects at Jupiter Medical Center, including the De George
Pediatric Unit, the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center, The Anderson Family
Orthopedic & Spine Center, the Frank E. and Mary D. Walsh Robotic
Surgery Program, and the Florence A. De George Pavilion.
As the leading, not-for-profit healthcare provider in the region, Jupiter
Medical Center relies on philanthropy to maintain patients’ well-being
and delivering world class healthcare. Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
is dedicated to securing this financial support to fulfill the mission
of the organization. For more information, please visit jmcfoundation.org.
Media Contact: Rebecca Seelig; PBPR; rebecca@pb-pr.com; (561) 628-5929
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