Building More Beds: $150 million

Today, Packard Children's is serving far more patients than ever before. Unfortunately, the hospital has outgrown its current building. In 2006 alone, Packard had to refer more than 200 critically ill children to other care facilities because of a shortage of patient beds. In addition, as medical technology rapidly advances, more space and modern facilities are needed to host sophisticated equipment.

In the coming years, Packard Children's plans to undergo a major expansion, eventually doubling in size so that no child in our community is turned away for lack of space. The construction will add 104 beds, including more individual patient rooms that provide privacy for family members to take part in their child's healing process. Like the original Packard building, the new addition will surround patients with a child-friendly environment in which to heal and grow.

To fund this major expansion, Packard Children's will draw on three sources: philanthropy, operating reserves, and bonds.

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