This website is dedicated to sharing information regarding planning for the build of a new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH). For expectant mothers and women who may need our labour and delivery services, read our FAQs.
We are managing some difficult realities presented by the very old facility at WLMH. However, we remain committed to the future of this site and the future of all the services we provide to West Niagara residents. We know members of the community have expressed serious concerns regarding some of our preliminary planning. The information below will help address these issues.
News
Renovation timelines for WLMH
Our doctors and staff have developed a plan to address required safety standards and keep services in the community to the greatest extent possible.
We have a good plan for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Dr. Mat Noble Wohlgemut explains the plan to ensure programs and services remain intact at WLMH during much-needed renovations.
Services to remain in community while facility upgrades to meet required safety standards are underway
HHS will continue to communicate extensively about what is happening at WLMH as this work proceeds.
May Hospital Update
In this issue, we provide an update on WLMH. We also highlight the WLM Auxilliary’s 75th anniversary celebrations and funding received from GBF Community Services.
West Niagara mayors comment on WLMH
As the Mayors for West Niagara, we thought it time we talk to you, our residents about the state of WLMH and the commitment for a long needed and long promised rebuild.
Frequently Asked Questions: May 23, 2019
We continue to plan for and implement solutions that will allow us to provide safe care for patients until a new hospital is built.
Protecting the model of care at West Lincoln Memorial
We are working on how best to fix the problems while minimizing the impact on the community and on our WLMH team.
WLMH Update
Read updates on OR nursing staff recruitment, the WLMH Transition Planning Working Group, and the ongoing infrastructure renewal.
Upgrades to main entrance start May 6
The main entrance will be closed for approximately five days for critical infrastructure upgrades.
Provincial budget confirmed good news for WLMH
Premier Doug Ford reinforced his commitment to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital again in the government’s first budget.
Update: Nurse recruitment and service re-direction
Our combined efforts have resulted in a surge of applications in the last few weeks and we are contacting and interviewing qualified candidates as quickly as possible.
Labour & Delivery: Temporary weekend service changes
Due to a nation-wide shortage of operating room nurses, we are taking limited and temporary steps to redirect obstetrical care, and only on weekends.
We’re hiring operating room nurses at WLMH
We’re looking for operating room nurses to join our team at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
A message from HHS’ CEO and Board Chair
Rob MacIsaac and Julia Kamula introduce the new WLMH website.
A new hospital is coming soon
Premier Ford’s commitment is a significant milestone. Thank you for making your voices heard and for advocating so passionately.
Video message from the CEO
Video message from Rob MacIsaac, president & CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences.
