One of the Busiest Emergency Departments in the State Makes Significant Enhancement to Boost Capacity
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(LANCASTER, Calif., October 7, 2024) – Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) is proud to announce the successful completion of its Emergency Department (ED) addition. Surrounded by community leaders, elected officials and hospital staff, the momentous feat was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony as AVMC prepared to unveil its new 7,200 square foot Emergency Department facility.
The state-of-the-art expansion, which includes 40 treatment bays, a nurses’ station, and support areas, will significantly enhance AVMC's capacity to meet the healthcare needs of the Antelope Valley community, which sees approximately over 9,000 patients per month. This project reinforces AVMC's role as the region’s only Level II trauma center and the sole emergency department approved for pediatric care.
“This expansion is a crucial step forward for Antelope Valley Medical Center,” said Edward Mirzabegian, AVMC Chief Executive Officer. “As the second busiest emergency room in California, this additional space will allow us to better serve our growing community. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care, and this new facility is a testament to that dedication.”
The existing ED space has been in use since 1986, while servicing a growing population of close to half a million local residents. The addition will be connected to the existing emergency department and located in part of the current ambulance drop off area. It will look and operate as though it has always been a part of the original building.
Don Parazo, M.D., Antelope Valley Healthcare District board chair, said of the expansion: “I’m proud of the team that saw this project through completion. The ED is an invaluable service to our community and I’m pleased to see the hospital continue to make the necessary upgrades to accommodate the growing need. This new addition will enhance our efficiency with an improved workflow.” To learn more about Antelope Valley Medical Center Emergency Department, visit www.avmc.org/ER
Antelope Valley Medical Center CEO, Edward Mirzabegian cuts ribbon, surrounded by the City of Palmdale Mayor Austin Bishop and Antelope Valley Healthcare District Board Members.
Antelope Valley Medical Center Emergency Department West displays an example of a new treatment bay.
About Antelope Valley Medical Center
Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC), the only full-service, acute-care hospital located in Lancaster, CA. AVMC has been delivering exceptional care to the community since 1955. It offers the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, Pediatric unit, Level IIIB NICU, Inpatient Behavioral Health Department, Labor and Delivery, Accredited Chest Pain Center/STEMI Receiving Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center, and a Thrombectomy Capable Center. More information is available at www.avmc.org or by calling (661) 949-5000. Follow us @avmedicalcenter
