Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Softwest Thomas M. Hardt Tower Opening Summer 2025 Thomas M. Hardt Tower at Mercy Hospital Southwest The new 142,000-square-foot tower features 106 beds, including 24 ICU and 18 private NICU rooms, plus six new operating rooms, state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization suites, enhanced imaging and women's services, expanded neurosurgery capabilities, and the region's first inpatient oncology unit. We're humbled by the continuous support of our generous donors and community who are transforming healthcare in Kern County for generations to come. The Thomas M. Hardt Tower at Mercy Hospital Southwest will be the home of: Main Lobby in honor of Donald and Izetta Camp And Jack and Winifred Pandol Dedicated by Jack and Carolyn Pandol The David and Catherine Gay Family Intensive Care Unit The Wright Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit The Drs. Ravi and Naina Patel Oncology Floor The Beverly Camp Women's Center The Leonard Anton Bidart and Family Surgery Waiting Area Hello humankindness Dignity Health. Mercy Hospital Southwest Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Softwest Thomas M. Hardt Tower Opening Summer 2025 Thomas M. Hardt Tower at Mercy Hospital Southwest The new 142,000 - square - foot tower features 106 beds , including 24 ICU and 18 private NICU rooms , plus six new operating rooms , state - of - the - art cardiac catheterization suites , enhanced imaging and women's services , expanded neurosurgery capabilities , and the region's first inpatient oncology unit . We're humbled by the continuous support of our generous donors and community who are transforming healthcare in Kern County for generations to come . The Thomas M. Hardt Tower at Mercy Hospital Southwest will be the home of : Main Lobby in honor of Donald and Izetta Camp And Jack and Winifred Pandol Dedicated by Jack and Carolyn Pandol The David and Catherine Gay Family Intensive Care Unit The Wright Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit The Drs . Ravi and Naina Patel Oncology Floor The Beverly Camp Women's Center The Leonard Anton Bidart and Family Surgery Waiting Area Hello humankindness Dignity Health . Mercy Hospital Southwest