Much ado about (WLMH rebuild project) costing 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 report, however, noted for the first time that WLMH project is now included in the “$200 –…

We’re rebuilding WLMH. That comes with a whole bunch of lingo, jargon, phrases and processes. Luckily, we have experts who can explain them.

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…

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…

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 –…

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. Here’s a little bit about Bart. Tell us about yourself and your background. BD: I grew up in Beamsville and live in…

Team will set the guidelines, performance requirements for potential building teams to meet in their bids.

We’re opening our doors once again to visitors. Find out about this change and other updates inside this issue!

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…

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…

While the hospital remains focused on the response to COVID-19, many projects around WLMH continue to move forward.

The parking lot at WLMH is being resurfaced as part of the regular maintenance schedule to support safety for everyone.

Find out how we’re keeping our staff, physicians, patients and community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are taking precautions at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) to ensure the safety of our staff, patients, and community.

Expert consultants create staff, physician “user groups” to advise on practices for new hospital as Ministry provides exception to fast-track its process.

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.

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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.

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.

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.