SSM St. Clare Medical Center in St. Louis received a 2011 Vista Award in the category of new construction.  Presented by ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineering), the Vista Awards are considered a national mark of distinction and honor, recognizing the importance of teamwork in the design and construction of healthcare facilities. The team who brought St. Clare Medical Center to fruition includes SSM Health Care, HGA Architects, Mackey Mitchell Architects, Alberici Constructors, KJWW Engineering, and Northstar Management.

Located on a 54-acre greenfield site in Fenton, Missouri, the project is designed as a “hospital of the future,” with breakthrough concepts and an organizational plan that is focused on the patient experience.  According to James Sanger, President /CEO, SSM Health Care – St. Louis, “We are quite proud of the St. Clare project and of the team who contributed to its development. The results demonstrate what can be achieved when you have a bold vision and a talented, committed, and creative group of people passionately committed to that vision.”