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SLIB awards $1 million to WPH for ER renovation

By Richard Reeder


This document was published online on Thursday, October 16, 2008

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The State Loan and Investment Board has given West Park Hospital a boost toward the hospital's emergency room renovation.

The SLIB members awarded WPH $1 million on Oct. 9 from its emergency fund allocations.

“We received a portion of what we asked for,” WPH CEO Doug McMillan said. “We had hoped for $2.5 million, but they gave us what they could based on all the requests they had.”

McMillan said the money will help the hospital begin the engineering process.

“We'll be able to select an architect now and begin the engineering process,” he said. “We haven't selected an architect yet, but we'll be able to speed up that process.”

Johnson, Johnson and Crabtree of Tennessee were part of the conceptual planning of the new wing and the new office building, but they aren't necessarily going to be selected.

“We'll take a good look around and they could be part of the process,” McMillan said. “No determination has been set for that yet.”

The conceptual plan had raised concerns from WPH staff about the loss of some amenities at the Long Term Care Center.

“Staff had concerns about losing the Serenity Garden and patio at LTCC,” McMillan said. “But that was something in the conceptual plans that hasn't been decided yet.

“We'll take those concerns into consideration when we begin this design process,” he added. “We want people to know nothing is set in stone and the conceptual plan can certainly change.”

The now-designated Cathcart Medical Office Building on Yellowstone Avenue is moving toward completion.

“Everything is on schedule there, and we expect it to be finished in February,” McMillan said. “We expect to take occupancy in April.

“We have signed leases with many providers and we believe there could be more,” he added. “Urgent Care and the behavioral staff will have space as well.”

McMillan said WPH is recruiting for a pharmacy provider and several medical staff needs.

“We anticipate the first and second floors to be full,” he said. “We've shelled in the third floor to allow for expansion as our recruiting needs are met.

“We have 52,00 square feet in there, which allows for growth and people are excited about it,” he added. “The additional space is a real key in recruiting new doctors.”

McMillan said no time table has been set for demolition of the Coe Medical Building.

“The last tenant will vacate the space in May,” he said. “Once the Coe is empty, then we can move forward with our plans for the space and the ER expansion.”
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Idle gossip wrote on Mar 10, 2009 2:24 PM:

" Does anyone know why the building was named the Cathcart Health Center? Just idle office chatter and we can't agree on a reason. Thanks! (EDITOR'S NOTE: The estate of the late Silas Cathcart, a longtime BBHC trustee and South Fork ranch owner, donated about $1 million toward the hospital acquiring that property.) "

ron wrote on Oct 27, 2008 6:00 PM:

" Hey, "Charlie", sounds like you may be selfishly pushing your own agenda and position on the hostpital board... at the expense of our future :(


On November 4, vote for anybody who believes that the hospital is a local asset of cody and not one of Tennesse ie: Quorum Healthcare...the buck should start here! "

wygal wrote on Oct 16, 2008 2:29 PM:

" I for one will continue to drive to Powell for my health care. Much better care, service, friendly customer service, including actually CARING for the patient first over the bottom line dollar! "

Charlie wrote on Oct 16, 2008 10:31 AM:

" This is what will be ongoing great news for the West Park
Hospital! This gives WPH, our community's best health care asset the
ability to expand its emergency care and imaging capabilities. Those
improvements will better serve those of us who live here; and those who
visit us and provide our economy's greatest boost in the summer -
tourists who become ill or are injured.

All readers should all keep this in mind when listening to a series of
current radio ads paid for by some who want to become new WPH trustees!
Those ads lambaste the hospital and spew out numerous untruths and
half-truths with the hope that the personal selfish goals and agendas of
these candiates will be put forward AT THE EXPENSE of our hospital.

Be aware! Think critically! Do you want everything that the hospital has
accomplished and is planning set on its ear by a few people who would
rather promote themselves than the good of the larger community?

When you vote on November 4th choose the incumbents on the current board
of trustees rather than for the those who wish to cast stones at this
important institution and promote themselves. "

 

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