ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Patients will not see a decrease in services despite extensive renovations going on at Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic.
According to Deborah Dodsworth, KUSAHC patient advocate, construction at the clinic is on schedule and should be completed by January 2012.
"The clinic will be open during renovations, so patients do not have to go off post for medical care," she said.
To accommodate patients during the $2.15 million overhaul, Dodsworth said 10 modular units will be assembled to serve as one large transitional facility, covering an approximate 144 X 62 foot area.
The temporary structure will be located in the upper part of KUSAHC's parking lot next to the veterinary clinic. While the modular building is a temporary facility, it should not be dismissed.
"Transitional modular units are not your TV version of 'MASH' units," said Dodsworth.
"The units will have all the modern conveniences and will enable staff to provide state-of-the-art medical care without interruption during the construction process," she said
All primary care and pediatric appointments and services will be relocated in the modular facility.
When patients call to schedule appointments, a call center agent will direct the patient to the modular building for their appointment.
"When entering the reception area, patients will be greeted by familiar staff and directed to the appropriate area to be seen," Dodsworth said.
"As much as possible KUSAHC staff members are striving to accommodate the patient," she said.
Patients will continue to park in the front parking lot. Dodsworth said KUSAHC employees will park in the back of the building to ensure patients have ample parking.
The pharmacy will continue to operate out of the main building, and all ancillary services such as radiology, lab, immunizations and physical therapy will still be available.
"KUSAHC staff members will help keep patients informed as changes occur," Dodsworth said. "We really are committed to providing the best medical care possible to patients during this time."
KUSAHC Commander Lt. Col. Mark Ireland, during the installation's Jan. 20 Community Action Council, said some portions of the old clinic had not been updated since the 1960's and that the new modernized facility will give community members the 21st century care they deserve.
For more information, call Dodsworth at 410-278-1724.
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