With more than 100 people gathered beneath a clear sky, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital marked a major milestone on May 28, hoisting the final steel beam into place on its new Specialty Clinics building — a five-story, 105,000-square-foot facility that leaders say will transform pediatric care for the region.
“This day represents more than just steel and concrete; it shows our commitment to providing top-quality care to every child and family we serve,” said Peter Baker, senior vice president and administrator of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. “By bringing these pediatric specialties together in one place, we’re making care easier, faster, and more accessible for our community.”
The topping off ceremony, held at 11353 Anderson St. on the southeast corner of Barton Road and Anderson Street, celebrated not just construction progress, but a broader vision for improving pediatric care. Once operational in November 2026, the new facility will consolidate a wide range of outpatient specialty services — now scattered across multiple sites — into one centralized location. The new building is expected to accommodate more than 75,000 patient visits each year…