Black River Memorial Hospital Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Plans Renovation/Expansion
Saturday, June 30th, 2018 -- 8:11 AM
Black River Memorial Hospital celebrates its 50th anniversary and with it brings plans for renovation and expansion at its main building on Adams Street.BRMH was renovated in 2007. Since then, there have been many changes to healthcare and the organization. There has been a significant shift from inpatient services to outpatient services and the demands of providing excellent care are exceeding current capacity. In order for BRMH to continue to meet the needs of our community and to provide care as close to home as possible, BRMH will be expanding and renovating the main building. The project includes additions in surgical and specialty services, rehabilitation, outpatient services and behavioral health care. Urgent Care will be separated from ER and have its own entrance. The cafeteria and kitchen will be completely renovated. There are other projects throughout the hospital that will make providing care more efficient for staff, as well.
The facility planning began in 2014 with interviews and studies of the current building. The hospital team identified the need for renovation and/or expansion. With that in mind, the senior leader team began to save for the building project as it continued to plan for the renovation. The projected cost for the project is around $13 million. The groundbreaking for the project is tentatively planned for July of 2018 and will be completed by Spring of 2020. BRMH is an independent community hospital serving Jackson County, Wisconsin
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