The Milwaukee Post

6 • Milwaukee County Post • August 24, 2018 Children's Hospital announces $265 million upgrade By KATHERINE MICHALETS Conley News Service MILWAUKEE — Children's Hospital of Wisconsin will spend about $265 million to upgrade and replace facilities at its Milwaukee campus during the next four years. On Aug. 17, the health care organization announced its plans, which include two main aspects: a new six-story, 237,000- square-foot addition for specialty clinics and surgi- cal services between the north side of the hospital and the Children's Clinics Building on Connell Drive; and the renovation and expansion of the Emergency Department and pediatric Level I trau- ma center. "Since Children's moved to our current location in 1988, the hospital has become one of the leading pediatric centers in the country, allowing families in Wisconsin to get the care they need right in Wisconsin," said Thomas Sato, M.D., pediatric sur- geon and CEO of Children's Specialty Group, in a statement. "Just like our investments in the Milwaukee Midtown Clinic and primary and specialty care clinics in Mequon and Kenosha, this project is designed to sup- port our vision that Wisconsin kids be the healthiest in the nation." The renovations, accord- ing to the announcement, will allow for better clini- cal collaboration and effi- ciencies and will support the most advanced technol- ogy. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin said the most visible part of the project will be the addition to the north side of the hospital, which will address needs in surgical services and select specialty clinics. Children's operating rooms are currently on two different floors within the hospital. The new project will allow all surgical serv- ices to be on one floor. The addition on the north side of the hospital will house some of the speciality clin- ics that are located in the nearby Children's Hospital Clinics Building. Also as part of the plans, Children's Emergency Department will be fully renovated and enlarged by about 11,000 square feet. This renovated space will create at least 10 additional treatment rooms, bringing the total to 44. According to the the hospital, during the past decade, Children's has seen a 14 percent increase in emergency patients. "For thousands of fami- lies each year, the Emergency Department is their first experience with Children's," Sato said. "As a Level 1 trauma center, this project will allow us to better care for severely sick and injured children and their families." Construction on the addition is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2018 or early 2019. The addition is expected to be operational in 2021. Renovation of the Emergency Department is expected to begin in 2019, with targeted completion in 2022. Surgical services and the Emergency Department will remain fully operational through- out the renovation process. By KATHERINE MICHALETS Conley News Service MILWAUKEE — As iconic motor- cycle maker Harley-Davidson contin- ues to reinvent its designs to draw in more customers, it unveiled a new cruiser for 2019. Revealed Tuesday, the FXDR 114 is a power cruiser that brings a new level of performance to the Harley- Davidson lineup. The FXDR 114 includes the power that Harley is known for with its motorcycles, com- bined with weight-saving aluminum and composite components. In recent months, Harley- Davidson has announced plans for an electric motorcycle and advancing its heavyweight Touring and Cruiser models. "Harley-Davidson innovation is infused in all of the new products we are offering for 2019," said Harley- Davidson Vice President of Marketing Heather Malenshek in a statement. "Innovation in design, innovation in technology, and innova- tion in performance will inspire Harley-Davidson fans and a new gen- eration of riders to share the wide- open freedom of motorcycling." The motorcycle company is also introducing new technology to its bikes. According to Tuesday's announce- ment, BoxT GTS infotainment system for select Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike motorcycles offers the con- temporary look, feel and function of the latest mobile devices and tablets, plus Apple CarPlay compatibility (when a microphone is in use with optional Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories headsets) and hands-free voice recognition. BUSINESS Submitted rendering Children's Hospital of Wisconsin plans to invest $265 million to add a six-story addition and renovation and expansion of its emergency department. Submitted rendering The all-out performance of the new 2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 model sets the pace for Harley-Davidson's new 2019 motorcycles, accessories and gear that deliver fresh style, thrilling performance and advanced technology. Harley-Davidson unveils new cruiser model

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