DGMC celebrates completion of modernization project

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Col. Keegan Lyons, 60th Medical Group deputy commander, Lt. Col. Winnifred Wong, 60th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron radiation oncologist, Lt. Col. Arlo Tran, 60th Medical Group Pediatrics flight commander, and Matthew Callaway, Structsure project manager, participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the David Grant USAF Medical Center modernization project, April 28, 2021 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The project was a multiple-phase effort to both modernize technology and streamline hospital care processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

DGMC celebrates completion of modernization project

The David Grant USAF Medical Center facility management team participates in a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the David Grant USAF Medical Center modernization project, April 28, 2021 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The project was a multiple-phase effort to both modernize technology and streamline hospital care processes. (Image altered for security by using blur tool) (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

DGMC celebrates completion of modernization project

A view of the waiting room of the new 60th Medical Group Pediatrics Clinic built as part of the David Grant USAF Medical Center modernization project, April 28, 2021 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The project was a multiple-phase effort to both modernize technology and streamline hospital care processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

DGMC celebrates completion of modernization project

A digital aquarium to enhance the patient experience is displayed in the waiting area of the 60th Medical Group Hematology Joint Infusion Center, which is one of the new clinics built as part of the David Grant USAF Medical Center modernization project, April 28, 2021 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The project was a multiple-phase effort to both modernize technology and streamline hospital care processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

DGMC celebrates completion of modernization project

A view of the 60th Medical Group Hematology Joint Infusion Center, which is one of the new clinics built as part of the David Grant USAF Medical Center modernization project, April 28, 2021 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The project was a multiple-phase effort to both modernize technology and streamline hospital care processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

DGMC celebrates completion of modernization project

Published April 30, 2021
By Heide Couch
60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

Travis Air Force Base, California --

David Grant USAF Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the DGMC modernization project, April 28, 2021 at Travis Air Force Base, California.

This is the first Travis AFB project executed under the Defense Health Agency Facilities Enterprise construct addressing patient safety, growing costs, duplication of services and aging infrastructure concerns.

The project was completed on schedule with an execution time of 985 days.

Improvements throughout DGMC include two state-of-the-art Linear accelerators, providing lifesaving cancer treatment, new facilities for Pediatrics, Brace shop, Radiation Oncology and Hematology Oncology after over 30 years in their existing locations. DGMC has a new Pain Clinic, and new fixtures and furnishings have been implemented to enhance the patient experience.