At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, officials, doctors, patients, donors and friends celebrated the dedication of THE PLAYERS Lobby at Nemours Children’s Specialty Care in Jacksonville.
The $3.5-million renovation represents a total refresh of the space, the first major renovation project since the clinic opened in 1991.
THE PLAYERS donated the lead gift of $500,000, renaming the Nemours lobby, which serves as the gateway into the clinic to more than 100,000 patients and families each year when they arrive for appointments.
“The transformational gift from THE PLAYERS gave us the opportunity to elevate the lobby to reflect a more inviting and warm environment, and the excellence of care we at Nemours offer our patients and families,” said Dr. Gary Josephson, chief medical officer of the clinic. “We look forward to future opportunities to work with these great partners.”
“THE PLAYERS is honored to support Nemours’ leading efforts in improving the lives of children and families across Northeast Florida and beyond,” said Jared Rice, executive director of THE PLAYERS. “This new lobby is symbolic of the quality, excellence and compassionate care patients receive, and we are honored to help welcome them when they enter these doors.”
In keeping with Nemours Children’s Health System’s approach to integrate patients and families in designing new spaces, families joined team meetings to help inform the decision-makers about functionality of the space. Patient arrival sequences were studied to improve the flow through the front doors and reception area, resulting in easier access to the elevators leading to the clinic.
Among the new and refurbished features of THE PLAYERS Lobby at Nemours Children’s Specialty Care are:
Nemours is the sponsor of the Kids Zone at THE PLAYERS Championship, the PGA TOUR’s flagship event that takes place each March in Ponte Vedra.