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The main lobby of Mary Bridge Children's Hospital featuring a 3D kite ceiling sculpture, kite-themed murals, wave-patterned terrazzo floors, blue armchairs and a commemorative digital display, where families and staff move through the space.

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Tacoma, Washington: Photo Tour

After more than 30 years sharing space with Tacoma General Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital gets its own purpose-built, 6-story freestanding pediatric facility.

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