ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Lehigh Valley Health Network celebrated a milestone Tuesday in the continuing construction of it’s new Center for Healthcare Education.
Officials held a virtual “topping off” ceremony as the last piece of steel was placed on the building.
A longstanding tradition, particularly among steelworkers, the “topping off” is the placement of the final steel beam in a structure as it is being built.
The Center Valley location will be a hub for students training in medical fields.
“We are proud to be one of Pennsylvania's largest teaching hospitals, and to continue a strong legacy of molding future generations of healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Michael Rossi, LVHN’s executive vice president and chief clinical officer.
Construction on the interior of the 70,000-square-foot building will continue through 2022. The center is expected to open in early 2023 and will support 1,200 medical and nursing students.