The Lennar Foundation Medical Center building opened its doors Friday afternoon after being officially dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Check out photos from the event below.
Evelyn Choi // Staff PhotographerEvelyn Choi // Staff PhotographerThe Lennar Foundation Medical Center will house the Department of Sports Medicine, complete with new sports equipment with a view. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerThe Department of Sports Medicine will offer a place for injured athletes to rest and recuperate from their sports related injuries. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerThe Student Health Center will be moving into the Lennar Foundation Medical Center in December, and will be opening its doors in January. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerThe Board of Trustees and sponsors cut the ribbon for the dedication of the Lennar Center, joined by none other than Sebastian the Ibis. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerEvelyn Choi // Staff PhotographerThe Lennar Center lobby was designed to feel as welcoming and comforting as possible, complete with a cafe and plenty of windows. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerGuests at the dedication were welcome to self-guided tours, where they were able to explore each floor’s facilities as well as the hor’dourves unique to each floor. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerMore than 200 handblown ibises contribute to the art piece hanging in the Lennar Foundation Medical Center. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerEvelyn Choi // Staff PhotographerThe Surgery Center reception area is an example of the many rooms designed to be comforting to visitors. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerRooms are set up for patients to rest in after a procedure, though the aim is to have mainly outpatient care. The facility is equipped, however, to handle any sudden need for overnight stays. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerThis CAT scan allows for precise and consecutive pictures to be taken of patients. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerBascom Palmer Eye Institute, the Department of Ophthalmology for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, will open an office in the Lennar Foundation Medical Center. Patients will have access to retina specialists, corneal specialists and even some access to plastic surgery. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerEvelyn Choi // Staff PhotographerThe Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute, the only university-based cancer center in South Florida, will have an office in the medical center. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerThe rooftop view from the Lennar Foundation Medical Center allows for a look across Coral Gables. Nathalie Mairena // Contributing PhotographerEvelyn Choi // Staff Photographer
