Plans for the new 19,000 square foot surgical center announced last June at Spectrum Health Pennock’s 95th Anniversary celebration continue to move forward, according to officials at Spectrum health Pennock.
The $12 million dollar project, funded primarily through private donations to the Spectrum Health Foundation at Pennock, is slated to break ground in early summer. The new center will include three operating rooms, 15 private patient rooms, five recovery bays and two endoscopy suites.
“The new surgical center will relocate inpatient and outpatient surgery, as well as endoscopy, to one main level suite attached to the west side of the hospital,” Spectrum Health Pennock President Angie Ditmar said.
”The center will then be closer to radiology, lab and sterile processing, which are frequently used during a surgical visit. The current surgical suite is located on the third floor of the hospital; patients navigate halls and elevators for some distance from where they enter the hospital, adding confusion and stress for the patient.
The new center will ensure one-stop shopping with private halls, private rooms and a separate drive up entrance and exit, providing patients a more discreet experience during their most vulnerable times.
“In addition to improved patient flow and privacy, the operating rooms will increase in size to accommodate modern technology that our current rooms can no longer support. These spaces will increase from 400 square feet to 600 square feet, which is industry standard for operating rooms today.
“We are thankful for the support of our donors and Spectrum Health’s investment in Pennock Hospital to make certain we continue to provide high quality, local care whenever possible,” Ditmar said.
The surgical center is projected to open in November, 2020. To make a contribution to the surgical center or to find out what naming opportunities are available, contact Janine Dalman, executive director, Spectrum Health Foundation at Pennock 269-945-651 or Janine.dalman@spectrumhealth.org.
Photo: The proposed new Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital surgery center.
