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Transforming Care for the Future
New Marvin Samson Pavilion will Reimagine
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
In 2025, we proudly commemorated the 75th anniversary of Virtua
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital while celebrating a transformative
The addition will feature:
• 78 private patient rooms
• 10 operating rooms, including 2
dynamic, hybrid operating suites
milestone in the campus’s history: the unveiling of plans for the new
Marvin Samson Pavilion. Through the extraordinary generosity of
philanthropist and longtime Virtua trustee Marvin Samson and his
family, the Marvin Samson Foundation pledged $5 million to Virtua,
supporting education and workforce development programs.
“The creation of the Marvin Samson Pavilion represents more than a signi昀椀cant
investment in health care—it re昀氀ects a shared vision for what is possible
• 4 cardiac catheterization labs
• 3 electrophysiology labs
for heart rhythm care
• 2 GI endoscopy rooms
• 40 surgical prep and
recovery rooms
when generosity and purpose come together,” said Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE,
Virtua Health President and CEO. “The Samson name will stand as a lasting
symbol of compassion and commitment, inspiring future generations.”
Currently under construction, the six-story pavilion will expand the
hospital by 35% and provide an enhanced experience for patients and
• a neuro-surgical stroke
intervention suite
• a centralized post-anesthesia
care unit (PACU) that inludes 40
private, adaptable patient bays
visitors. This new building will support the hospital’s complex services,
including cardiovascular care, organ transplantation, and neurosciences.
• a welcoming new main
entrance and lobby
“I was raised to believe that each
of us has an obligation to make the
world a better place. I am excited
that we are expanding Virtua’s
ability to impact the quality of life
for members of our community.”
— Marvin Samson
