Deborah Heart and Lung Center is celebrating the completion of The Olsen Family Patient Care Pavilion, a state-of-the-art, three-story addition that significantly enhances the hospital’s capacity and patient care capabilities.
The dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday was attended by hospital leadership, board members, donors, government officials and community supporters. This marks a major milestone in the completion of Phase I of Deborah100: The Project.
Anticipated to open in June of 2025, the new pavilion includes 36 private inpatient suites, 18 of which are dedicated to critical care and 18 medical/surgical. With this new addition, the hospital’s total licensed bed count will reach 95, increasing its ability to provide compassionate, high-quality specialized care to patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular conditions.
“We are thrilled to open the doors to The Olsen Family Patient Care Pavilion, which represents the culmination of years of hard work and philanthropic support,” said Jim Andrews, president and CEO of Deborah Heart and Lung Center and Deborah Hospital Foundation. “This new facility not only allows us to expand our services and advance patient care, but it also reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare.”
The dedication ceremony featured remarks from Greg Olsen, philanthropist, scientist, entrepreneur, and member of Deborah Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors, who generously provided the lead gift in the campaign to create this new pavilion.
Olsen, who is known for his historic journey to the International Space Station in 2005, credits David Murphy, MD, retired chair of Pulmonary Medicine, and the entire clinical staff at Deborah, for treating him and getting him in top physical condition to achieve medical clearance for the flight. Olsen, at age 60, became the first person in history to travel to space with a chronic lung condition.
“I am extraordinarily proud to be part of this incredible organization and to see this pavilion come to life,” Olsen said. “Deborah is my hospital. The care I received allowed me to achieve one of my lifelong dreams, and now I’m thrilled to be part of a project that will help others in our community receive the same exceptional care.”
The completion of the pavilion is a key component of the Deborah100 initiative, a multi-phase, over $100 million campus expansion project designed to enhance the hospital’s facilities and services. Phase II of the project, currently underway, includes the renovation of two existing patient floors with additional private inpatient suites, upgrades to medical technology and other innovative amenities.
About About Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills is a teaching hospital in the prevention, diagnosis, research and treatment of heart, lung, and vascular diseases. Founded in 1922, Deborah has treated more than 2.3 million hearts from all over the U.S. and 87 countries.
Photo Caption: Deborah Heart and Lung Center President and CEO Jim Andrews, Board member Greg Olsen, and other distinguished guests, cut the ribbon for The Olsen Family Patient Care Pavilion. - Image courtesy of Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
