Last week, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) released its fall Market Update report. The report reiterates the government’s commitment to rebuild WLMH, which we completely expected, but it’s always great news regardless. (The WLMH rebuild project has been included in IO’s updates for almost two years.) The report, however, noted for the first time that WLMH project […]
What’s Up @ WLMH: August 2020
WLMH ORs Reopening September 14 Critical safety upgrades required in the WLMH operating rooms (ORs) are now complete. Activity in the ORs will gradually resume, starting the week of September 14. Patients will soon be able to receive high-quality procedures closer to home, in an environment that meets standards for safety and infection control. Which […]
What’s Up @ WLMH: July 2020
Local leader to head up rebuild project team Hamilton Health Sciences recently made a big hire for the #newWLMH team. Grimsby-resident Bart DeVries is coming on board as our Director of Redevelopment Projects and is taking the lead on the rebuild. Meet Bart. Mental health clinic staffer earns elite clinical certification Congratulations to Aprile Titterson – […]
Planning, design and conformance team selected for WLMH rebuild
Team will set the guidelines, performance requirements for potential building teams to meet in their bids.
What’s Up @ WLMH: June 2020
We’re opening our doors once again to visitors. Find out about this change and other updates inside this issue!
What’s Up @ WLMH: May 2020
Hospital services starting to gradually resume in Ontario Earlier this week, Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) plan to gradually resume clinical services was approved by Ontario Health. Many services, including surgeries and other procedures, were paused during the initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s the message we shared with our staff. This approval means we […]
WLMH OR renos to start mid-June
While infrastructure projects have continued outside West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, there has been a pause on infrastructure activity inside the building due to COVID-19. Teams at the hospital have continued to work with the contractor to review and adapt renovation plans for the Operating Rooms (OR) and Endoscopy reprocessing area. Here’s a reminder about the […]
What’s Up @ WLMH: April 2020
While the hospital remains focused on the response to COVID-19, many projects around WLMH continue to move forward.
Parking Lot Resurfacing – Final Phase
The parking lot at WLMH is being resurfaced as part of the regular maintenance schedule to support safety for everyone.
What’s Up @ WLMH: COVID-19
Find out how we’re keeping our staff, physicians, patients and community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
About COVID-19
We are taking precautions at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) to ensure the safety of our staff, patients, and community.
Planning team hits ground running
Expert consultants create staff, physician “user groups” to advise on practices for new hospital as Ministry provides exception to fast-track its process.
Update about CT Scanner for WLMH
A new CT scanner is planned for WLMH, which means most patients will no longer have to travel to another hospital for this important service.
What’s Up @ WLMH: February 2020
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New WLMH feature sheet and Ministry approval letter posted
Planning for the new WLMH is moving quickly, so we pulled together a one-page document to highlight the key features which will be in the new building.
What’s Up @ WLMH: January 2020
There’s lots happening at WLMH and we want to keep you in the loop. Read our first monthly newsletter and sign up to get these updates.
Another milestone achieved toward a new hospital for West Niagara
The Ontario government has given Hamilton Health Sciences the green light to proceed to the next step toward building a new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Hospital entrance: November 22 – 25, 2019
The main doors will be closed as of November 22 at 1:00 pm until Monday, November 25 to support infrastructure work in the main hallway.
Update: Operating Rooms and Endoscopy Reprocessing Area
HHS received funding approval to redevelop the operating rooms and endoscopy reprocessing area.
Update about critical infrastructure project at WLMH
While we work towards a new hospital, this project will help us continue to provide a safe environment for everyone until the new hospital is ready.