The construction site for the Skagit Regional Health – Mount Vernon Surgery Center continues to be a beehive of activity and daily change.

On the outside, landscaping featuring trees and shrubbery is under way and sidewalks are poured. The parking lot, including lighting and curbs, is taking shape and paving was scheduled for July 13 and 14.

The exterior of the building is nearing completion with all of the finishes and exterior signage will be installed in September.

Inside, permanent power went online in mid-June and three elevators will go online in August. Interior finishes, including paint, flooring and tile work is nearing completion on all three floors.

Operational walk-throughs continue to take place to assist with placement of accessories and equipment. Furniture installation will begin in August with medical equipment installation due by the end of October.

A reminder about some of the basics about the building:

• 60,000 square foot, three-story outpatient surgery center and medical office building
  
• Patient-focused design
  
• First floor:  Outpatient surgery center, endoscopy, sterile processing
  • Four operating rooms
  • One procedure room
  • Three endoscopy procedure rooms
• Second floor:
  • Gastroenterology
  • Ear, Nose and Throat
  • Imaging: Two X-ray units
  • Staff support
• Third floor:
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine