Open House and the big move
On Sunday, June 27th an Open House was held for the new patient care wing. A large crowd of 250 area patrons were present to for the ceremony and tours through the new addition. The addition has 13 private rooms, 2 spacious labor and delivery rooms, a three-bay infusion and oncology suite and a family-size room for seriously ill or terminal patients. All of the rooms are oversized and have sleeper sofas for family members wishing to stay with their loved ones.
The ceremony began with Vic Lee, President and CEO of BCHC welcoming and thanking area patrons for their support throughout the project. Dr. Mark Palmer, chairman of the Board of Trustees, recognized and thanked the many individuals and organizations that collaborated to make this project a reality. Hank Thieman, County Commissioner, continued the program and talked about the importance of having a attainable vision for small communities. Dr. Lynette Kramer, Chief of Medical Staff, said the new addition with its private rooms will allow for greater patient privacy, which has been a goal of medical staff. Pastor Mike Kern concluded the ceremony with a benediction.
Patients will be admitted to the new wing in early July.
One of the main highlights is the new Labor and Delivery Rooms.
Labor delivery rooms
The Spacious room and home-like atmosphere allows for nearly every aspect of labor to be taken care of in these relaxing, soothing evironments.
The large rooms allow for a multitude of guests and family to visit and never feel cramped or enclosed.
If mom is sleeping or needs a break, the guests can stay just outside in the new skylight lounge area. Sitting right outside the door, the skylight area is a large open space comfortable seating and a warm home feeling to it with the hospitality plants and furnishings.
We would like to extend a thank you to Beckenhauer Construction for some of the plants in the hospitality room in addition to the construction of the building itself. The proximity to the labor delivery rooms in addition to the size of the skylight lounge, offers our guests a pleasent change of scenery while still remaining close to care.
Another large feature that we are showcasing is the special care rooms. Built larger still, these rooms allow for
the Special Care rooms are enlarged and have room for families to sleep and dine in.
friends and family to dine, and sleep in addition to allowing enough room for total care in the comfort and privacy of a single room.