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New Freestanding Emergency Department for Norman Regional Health System

Norman Regional Health System prides itself on being “from our community and for our community.” With three main campuses, over 30 clinics and offices, and more than 3000 providers and employees, NRHS provides comprehensive medical care — and a compassionate “bedside manner” — to Oklahomans in Norman, Moore, and surrounding areas. The independent health system is constructing a new freestanding emergency department plus (FSED+) to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the community.  NRHS needed solutions that were as comprehensive, responsive, and seamless as the healthcare services they provide. In 2020, they selected Bremner Real Estate to design, build, and finance four buildings in Norman and Oklahoma, including the FSED+.  Norman Regional Health System: Caring for the Community   With their innovative Inspire Health Plan, Norman Regional Health System is “reimaging healthcare.” The focus is on delivering the highest quality services, promoting health and wellness, and providing care that is accessible and convenient. According to NRHS, “The health system’s overall physical structure must align with how our patients and communities want to receive care.”   Challenges and Opportunities  The new freestanding emergency department [...]

2022-04-12T19:30:57+00:00April 12th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Freestanding Emergency Department for Norman Regional Health System

Local Partners: Integral to Healthcare Real Estate Project Success

Bremner Real Estate delivers healthcare real estate solutions from coast to coast; with a reach that spans the country, the Bremner team understands the value of reaching across town. Ron Penix, Vice President, Client Development, says, “In our business, we use the most qualified professionals for the project, the best ‘fit’ with respect to architectural services and so forth. Most of the time, those players are on a regional or even national basis. In the work we do as a healthcare developer, though, some of the most vital partners on our team are local partners.”  Why are local consultants so integral to success?  Healthcare Real Estate: Relationships Matter  Engaging local partners provides access to local relationships. For example, a local civil engineer likely has established connections with the municipality that streamlines ongoing project approvals. Penix explains, “We found that using national firms, without those local relationships, tends to result in more hurdles than when we partner with the ‘small local’ person.” They have an in-depth understanding of the locale, the market, and the processes involved in obtaining permits, securing approvals, etc.  Bremner [...]

2022-04-12T19:31:22+00:00April 12th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Local Partners: Integral to Healthcare Real Estate Project Success
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