Planning, Design, and Construction
BJC HealthCare is committed to leading an efficient and effective planning, design, and construction process while delivering facilities that prioritize comfort, safety and efficiency. Planning, Design and Construction comprises more than 60 professionals including architects, engineers, project managers, and support staff dedicated to providing efficient facilities that best support and promote the overall mission of patient care, education, and research.
Overview
We also work closely with those who provide care–nurses, physicians, therapists, and more–to deliver projects that meet the highest standards and provide patients and their families a comforting environment. Patient healing is at the forefront of everything we do, with thoughtful planning and design for spaces that improve the caregiving environment. We further strive to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for staff and visitors.
Current Projects
New Mental Health Center
Construction is underway on a 77-bed children’s psychiatric hospital in Webster Groves.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital and KVC Missouri will operate the hospital, which will serve patients ages 6 to 18. The majority of the treatment beds will be for shorter-term stays; hospital officials said the average stay in similar facilities is three to five days. A dozen beds will be reserved for longer-term residential patients.
The hospital is set to open in late 2026.
Expand Pediatric Care Across Southwest Missouri
CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital – with the support and expertise of pediatric specialists at Washington University School of Medicine – will work collaboratively to bring more advanced care to children and families in Springfield, MO, and the surrounding region, reducing the need for families to travel long distances for specialty care.
Campus Renewal
The Campus Renewal Project is a long-term project to transform Washington University Medical Campus (WUMC) through new construction and renovations. The campus is vast and includes Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. Campus Renewal encompasses the three institutions with an overall focus on improving the patient and family experience from both a clinical and campus perspective.