Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is planning a renovation of the emergency department at Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) as a temporary solution to reduce wait times and expand capacity as it continues to develop long-term plans for the hospital.
Work on the renovation is expected to begin Monday, June 2, and continue in phases through January 2026. Hospital leaders have said the emergency department will continue to treat patients as construction is underway and they have developed contingency plans to handle unexpected surges in volume.
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