Dexter, Missouri - As a courtesy to patients and visitors during construction of the new Emergency Services Department and Behavioral Health Unit at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County, a free valet parking service has been established.

Valet parking is offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m on Thursday.  Parking attendants are stationed at the main entrance of the hospital at 1200 North One Mile Road.

“This is an exciting time for Southeast Health of Stoddard County as our construction progresses,” said CEO Sue Ann Williams. “During this time we are committed to making our patient and visitor experience as smooth as possible. With our valet service, patients and visitors may safely and quickly reach their destination within the hospital or medical office plaza.”

The project, a total of 30,982 square feet, will substantially increase the size of Emergency Services and is designed with the patient experience in mind. The Emergency Services 10-room expansion will be located adjacent to the new Southeast Medical Plaza. Features include a new waiting/triage area, trauma room, cardiac room, obstetrics room, three exam rooms for behavior health patients and four rooms for non-emergent healthcare needs. There also will be two additional ambulance bays and an update to the main hospital lobby. '

 The Adult Voluntary Behavioral Health Unit located on the second floor of the new addition will include 15 private patient rooms with full bathrooms along with areas for activities, group therapy, dining and visiting. Both projects are expected to be completed in late 2017.