Banner-University Medical Center's new labor and delivery unit delivered its first baby on Wednesday afternoon.
Hazel Ortega, the daughter of Anisha Galaz and Abraham Ortega of Tucson, was born at 1:11 p.m. Wednesday, the same day the hospital's new labor and delivery unit opened in the new nine-story tower at the hospital.
Banner-UMC's new tower began accepting patients Monday.
Hazel was delivered in a scheduled C-section by Dr. Raquel Mercado-Sepulveda, according to a news release from Banner-UMC.
Banner-UMC closed its old labor and delivery and maternity units in the original hospital building this week. All babies born at Banner-UMC will now be delivered on the towerâs fifthâs floor, which is entirely devoted to obstetrics and post-partum care.
âEverything is so nice and new, and the view is beautiful!â Ortega said. âThereâs room here for all of us.â
Hazel received a basket of UA Wildcat-themed goodies from Banner-UMC staff to welcome her into the world.
Photos: A look inside the new patient tower at Banner- UMC Tucson
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The new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019. The $446 million tower features 228 private rooms, 20 new operating rooms, new diagnostic imaging and cardiac catheterization labs and large windows to let in natural light with views of Tucson and the Santa Catalina mountains.
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The main lobby inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019.
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The main lobby inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019.
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The walkway inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019.
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The main lobby inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019.
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The cafeteria just off the main lobby inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019.
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The cafeteria just off the main lobby inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019.
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A cafe area inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019.
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The third floor is home to the surgery department inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson. The waiting area is fit with screens where family members can receive updates on where their loved one is within the surgery process.
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Joaquin Amaro, operations consultant, talks about the universal operating rooms inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 3, 2019.
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The third floor is home to the surgery department inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson. This is the front desk area for hospital personnel.
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One of 12 birthing suites on the Labor and Delivery floor inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson.
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Pete Ahearn, of ECD Systems, continues his work on installing security measures on the Labor and Delivery floor inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 3, 2019.
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Lee Woodruff, of the technology managment department, tests a bed in the intensive care unit at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 3, 2019.
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The chapel just off the main lobby inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019.
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An outdoor seating area just off the main lobby inside the new nine-story patient tower at Banner â University Medical Center Tucson on April 03, 2019.
