AUSTIN, Texas — Parts of St. David’s South Austin Medical Center are temporarily closed as hospital officials work to address a pest problem discovered during an ongoing renovation project.
The hospital confirmed it has shut down its kitchen, enhanced pest-control services and increased cleaning protocols while crews work to resolve the issue. Hospital leaders said the pest activity was found in an isolated area that was disrupted during construction.
The medical center, located along James Casey Street in South Austin, has been undergoing visible renovations in recent months. According to reporting by KVUE’s media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, the hospital is dealing with a rat infestation…