OHSU Center for Health & Healing, Medical center in South Waterfront district, Portland, United States.
The OHSU Center for Health & Healing is a 16-story medical facility that integrates clinical services, fitness amenities, and research spaces within a single building. The structure combines multiple healthcare functions in an organized layout designed to serve patients and support medical education.
Construction of this medical facility began in 2003 and was completed in 2006, marking a significant shift in healthcare infrastructure for Portland. The project reflected OHSU's commitment to expanding its presence in the region.
The center functions as a teaching hospital where medical residents gain practical experience while providing care to patients from the Portland area. It serves as an educational space where the next generation of healthcare professionals learn their craft alongside patient treatment.
The facility connects to the main OHSU campus through the Portland Aerial Tram, providing a direct link between the two locations. This connection makes it easy to navigate between different parts of the medical complex.
The building earned LEED Platinum certification in 2007, becoming the largest healthcare facility in the United States with this distinction at that time. This recognition reflects an early commitment to sustainable construction practices within a major medical institution.
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