Sovah Health’s Danville Emergency Room (ER) has received final approval for more than $20 million in renovations, all of which are intended to enhance access for patients and improve emergency care for residents across Southern Virginia and Northern North Carolina.

There will be operational processes to work through before construction begins, but once started, it is expected to take roughly 12 to 18 months to complete.  They estimate construction will begin later this year, starting with a relocation of the emergency department to ensure there is no stoppage of emergency care for the community. Ongoing updates regarding the project will be provided on our website and social media when the time comes. The project is one of several exciting upgrades that are coming this year – including an upgraded cath lab and linear accelerator.

ER renovations will include a complete overhaul of the current 14,000 square foot layout of the ER with a 7000 square foot expansion to improve patient and staff flow, expand triage and reduce wait times. Once completed, the new ER will have an expanded and improved waiting area, renovation of every existing room, and addition of six new multifunctional rooms, making it faster and easier for clinicians to move through the space and provide a clear view of all patient areas at all times. The project will also include a new patient monitoring system and replacement of a radiology exam room. The ambulance bay will both be relocated to make it easier to transport patients in and out of the ER and improve walk-in access for patients and staff.