Find out how we’re keeping our staff, physicians, patients and community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What’s Up @ WLMH: COVID-19
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
There’s lots happening at WLMH and we want to keep you in the loop. Read our February newsletter and sign up to get these updates delivered to your inbox.
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.
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.