Faulkner Hospital Unveils New Orthopedic, Spine Care Unit

Photo Credit: Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital

After a full year of construction, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital recently opened a state-of-the-art inpatient orthopedic and spine care unit. Coupled with renovations to the sixth-floor operating rooms and the opening of Brigham and Women’s Orthopedic Center and Brigham and Women’s Comprehensive Spine Center, the new inpatient unit completes a project that allows BWFH to deliver comprehensive orthopedic and spine care services in one convenient location.

At an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony, members of the design team mingled with hospital staff eager to get a look at the new space. Light and bright, the new space features sweeping skyline views and a modern look and feel. The rooms are specifically geared towards treating patients recovering from spine and orthopedic surgeries with large private bathrooms and space for visitors to stay in comfort.

One of the highlights of the new space is the physical therapy gym. Located on the unit, it boasts a spectacular view of the Arnold Arboretum. This combined physical and occupational therapy space allows BWFH’s expert staff to fully prepare patients for going home. It’s outfitted with a full training bathroom including a tub, a front seat of a car, bikes and exercise equipment to begin the rehabilitation process.

BWFH President Michael Gustafson, MD, MBA, was on hand at the grand opening event to welcome guests. “This unit has truly been an institutional achievement,” he said.

In describing the space, Dr. Gustafson said, “We tried to emphasize the healing environment. It is a guiding principle for the entire campus, but this unit really embodies it. It includes the room design, which allows families to stay comfortably. The views are amazing. The color palette and other features promote healing, all the way down to the art work. I think this is a great example of what we want to try to accomplish throughout our entire campus.”