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New West Lincoln Memorial Hospital has an official opening date

There’s officially an opening date for the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. According to Hamilton Health Sciences, the opening date will be Oct. 27.

Construction of the facility is expected to be largely completed by July 21, with the time between then and the Oct. 27 opening date to be used for final preparation to be made by staff for the grand opening. 

The October grand opening date holds special significance for the local community – it’s exactly 76 years after the original hospital opened in Lincoln back in 1949. 

Final preparations include moving equipment and supplies into the new building, as well as training staff and physicians on new technology to be used at the new facility.

“The new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital is a testament to the dedication of our community,” said Tracey MacArthur, President and CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences. “Together, we’ve built more than a hospital – we’ve built a future for local, high-quality care that will serve generations to come.” 

The project to build the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital began back in May 2022. 

Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West, also issued a statement after the opening date for the new hospital was announced. 

“This day has been a long-time coming for our community,” said Oosterhoff. “This is such exciting news for all the community advocates, volunteers, staff, and leaders who have worked hard to make this day a reality.”

“I am confident this beautiful new facility and the amazing staff who work in it, will serve families and patients in Niagara West for generations to come.”

According to a news release, the new hospital will be 80 per cent larger than the existing facility. It will include 55 inpatient beds, three operating rooms, as well as a 24-hour emergency department.

Every new hospital in Ontario opens gradually, and the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital will be no exception. The new hospital will open gradually according to guidance from the Ministry of Health, to adequately assess patient volume. 

However, even though the new hospital his opening gradually, its capacity will easily exceed the hospital it is replacing, even in its early days, given that it is 80 per cent larger. 

“The new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital is a major step forward for health care in West Niagara,” said Bruce Squires, who is the new hospital’s site executive. “This modern facility will give staff and physicians the space, tools, and technology they need to continue delivering exceptional care to a growing community.”

Those who want to find out more about the new hospital can do so at this LINK

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