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.
Another milestone achieved toward a new hospital for West Niagara
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.
Resurfacing of Parking Lot
The parking lot at WLMH is being resurfaced as part of the regular maintenance schedule.
Obstetrical Care Update – October 11
As a result of continued dialogue between Hamilton Health Sciences and Niagara Health and the strong advocacy by WLMH obstetricians for their patients to receive care closer to home, we’re pleased to share a development about obstetrical care. Effective immediately, WLMH obstetricians will be able to support care for their patients, including those in labour […]
Ontario Investing in Critical Hospital Improvements for Patients
On Tuesday, October 8, Sam Oosterhoff, MPP Niagara West, and Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to the Minister of Health, were at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital to announce funding for the redevelopment of the second OR and endoscopy reprocessing at the site. The announcement was made on behalf of Christine Elliot, Deputy Premier and Minister […]
Renovation & Service Update: Sept 27
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has a plan to rebuild its West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH) site with a firm commitment from the Ontario government to provide the necessary funding to do so quickly.
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.