Main Line Health will open a 32,000-square-foot ambulatory facility atPennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust’s Exton Square Mall later this year.
Philadelphia-based PREIT says the company is “moving forward with the selective introduction of ambulatory health care facilities in retail space as a novel way to create greater access for customers to their physicians and other health care services.”
The facility, which is scheduled to open in late 2013, will include a broad range of diagnostic and treatment services, including Main Line Health family medicine physicians, obstetric and gynecology specialists, oncologists, pediatricians and other specialty physician practices, as well as physical therapy, imaging services, an infusion center and blood draw capabilities, the company states in a news release.
“With our patients in mind, we are excited for Main Line Health to offer our high quality health care in a retail setting,” states Jack Lynch, president and CEO of Main Line Health. “The Exton Square Mall’s convenient location and extended hours, coupled with Main Line Health’s nationally recognized physicians, staff and services, will ensure our community has easy access to superior health care with personalized treatment in an innovative environment.”
“We continue to believe in the synergies between health care and retail,” adds Joseph F. Coradino, CEO of PREIT, “We are pleased to offer a convenient and pleasant environment for our shoppers as well as Main Line Heath patients and employees.”
The Exton Square Mall, which totals 1,086,300 square feet, has added Chico’s, White House/Black Market, Cotton On, and Learning Express to the tenant roster in the past year.