Emergency Department Expansion Phase 1 Completion at Straub Benioff Medical Center

After months of construction, a newly renovated portion of the Straub Benioff Medical Center Emergency Department (ED) reopened Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. This marks the completion of the first phase of the 14-month Straub Benioff ED expansion project to create a larger space, improve the patient experience and streamline care.

Phase 1 enhancements include:

• Approximately 1,700 square feet of new space.
• Expanded clinical workspaces at the main nurses’ station.
• Eight private treatment rooms.
• Two triage rooms.

ED Access Changes

During Phase 2 of construction, here’s what to know about updated entrances and screening procedures at the Straub Benioff Emergency Department.

ED Entrances: Patients, visitors and staff will be able to access the ED through three entrances.

• From South Hotel Street – Open 24/7
• From the stairway accessed from the basement of Strode and Milnor – Locked between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Next to the Outpatient Pharmacy – Locked between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Screening: All patients, visitors and staff will be screened before entering the ED.

• All individuals seeking emergency services and their accompanying visitors will pass through the EVOLV weapons detection system at the South Hotel Street ED entrance.
• Those entering the ED from the two other entrances will also need to pass through the EVOLV system.

Ambulance Drop-Off: The ambulance parking and drop-off area will be relocated to the Diamond Head side of the South Hotel Street ED entrance. See map for details.

Patient Drop-Off and Pickup: The patient drop-off area closest to the ED will remain on South Hotel Street. Patient drop-off and pickup are also available at the medical center main entrance on King Street.

Transport Companies: All transport companies should drop off and pick up patients at the medical center main entrance on King Street.

Loading Dock: Loading dock entry remains open for deliveries only from 4 to 10 a.m.

Please refer to the map below for additional information and details.

About the Project

The Straub Benioff ED expansion project is a 14-month project that will create a larger space to improve the patient experience and streamline care.

Phase 1 was completed December 2025. Phase 2 of the ED expansion project will bring even more improvements to meet the needs of our patients and community.

When completed, the ED will have 27 care spaces with a modern and flexible design.

Additionally, the South Hotel Street parking and drop-off area will be enhanced for better, more-efficient access to the ED.

The biggest improvement this renovation will provide is more space. The new ED will be 10,600 square feet, compared to its previous size of 6,800 square feet.

In addition to larger, more-efficient treatment rooms, other enhancements to the ED will include:

• A dedicated nurses’ station
• Six isolation rooms
• New exterior glass walls, roof and space with upgraded mechanical, electrical and plumbing work