The directors for North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) and Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) recently met to discuss future planning for all three hospital sites.
The NWHC board indicated it is pleased to hear the Stage 4 plans for the Louise Marshall Hospital ER and ambulatory care expansion have now been submitted to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for approval.
“Stage four working drawings and specifications, involves developing contracts, finalizing construction-ready plans, completing tender documentation, and updating project cost estimates,” explained Steve Street, president and CEO of NWHC and GMCH.
“We are pleased that our submission is within the budget established by the ministry and look forward to receiving approval to tender this project once the election is complete and the government returns to the house.”
Officials say the GMCH board was happy to hear construction progress for the new Groves hospital is on track. A series of new hospital mock-up rooms have been constructed inside a local warehouse to give staff a chance to see what the new hospital rooms will actually look like and share their input on the design.
“Each mock-up is a full-size structural model made with the exact construction techniques and materials being used in the new hospital,” said Street.
NWHC and GMCH capital equipment budgets were approved (totalling $2.25 million), with key items being the replacement of digital X-ray machines and new infusion pumps to administer IV medications.
Community members can help by completing a short survey available on either one of the hospital websites (gmch.ca or nwhealthcare.ca).
