Client News: East Texas Medical Center Tyler new patient care units prepare to open

The two new units represent a $28 million expansion project which adds a total of 72 new rooms and two stories to the north tower of the hospital. The building program began in 2008. A dedication ceremony was held today for the Mary and Wayne Poindexter Patient Care Unit. The ceremony honored Mr. Poindexter and his late wife for their contribution of $5 million to the new oncology (cancer care) unit on the sixth floor. The day also provided guests with tours of the new fifth floor unit dedicated to cardiology (heart care) patients and other medical specialties. More info: http://bit.ly/7v4JBy