Lane Regional Medical Center officials unveiled a $90 million patient tower Tuesday, which they said will elevate the Zachary hospital's patient care to match other medical facilities in the area.

The tower houses 48 patient rooms and robotic medical technology. Chief Executive Officer Frank Corcoran said the expanded facility will enable the hospital to provide additional services, including neurology and critical care.

"I call it a five star hotel like facility to take care of these patients," Corcoran said at the ribbon cutting. "I am so happy to have it here."

Lane Regional had 139 beds prior to the expansion, which brought the total to 187. He said once the tower passes inspection from the Louisiana Department of Health, patients can start moving in mid- to late September.

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