Roslyn — St. Francis Hospital celebrated the grand opening of the Nancy and Frederick DeMatteis Pavilion, the largest expansion in the hospital’s history, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a blessing from Bishop William Murphy on July 10.

The DeMatteis Pavilion is the centerpiece of the hospital’s three-year $190-million Master Facilities Plan, which is designed to meet the projected demand for cardiac and non-cardiac services in years to come.

It features a suite of “high def” operating rooms with the latest video integration technology that allows surgeons to instantly access diagnostic information, such as X-rays and MRIs during a procedure. Magnified high definition images can assist doctors in performing minimally invasive surgeries. The technology system also enables doctors to consult with colleagues in other locations from inside the operating room.

One operating room features the da Vinci robot used by doctors to perform prostate and heart valve surgery.

The new building also adds 85 beds to the hospital, including four private suites and 24 single rooms.

“By combining the best of technology and design, this new pavilion offers a modern imaging and surgical center that will accommodate the high demand for care at St. Francis,” said Dr. Alan D. Guerci, president and CEO of St. Francis Hospital. “We are deeply grateful to those who contributed to the hospital’s capital campaign and especially to Nancy DeMatteis and her late husband, Fred, who made this project a reality.”

Following a presentation of physician and patient reunions representing eight decades of health care at St. Francis, Bishop Murphy thanked the hospital for its years of service. He also expressed his gratitude to Nancy DeMatteis and her family who have supported the hospital for over 30 years through volunteering and philanthropy.

“Following the footsteps of Jesus, the healer, is a very complex process today,” said Bishop Murphy. “I am proud to be in this diocese which has done such outstanding work in the health field.”