Officials, community members celebrate grand opening of brand-new Surgical Pavilion at Lewis County Health System
LOWVILLE- On April 20, 2022, officials celebrated the groundbreaking for a project that would soon erect a brand-new surgical pavilion for Lewis County Health System.
On Thursday, several local officials, hospital figures, state lawmakers, federal representatives and community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of this new, modernized facility.
"Today marks another milestone, building on the legacy of those in this community who came together in 1931 and who envisioned what this hospital could be then and now 92-years-later," said Michael Young, President of LCHS Board of Managers.
"We are taking the next step in honoring the legacy and building the future," said LCHS Chief Executive Officer Gerry Cayer.
Listen to the entire press conference here:
Order of speakers:
- Michael Young (Board of Managers President) 00:00
- Gerry Cayer (LCHS CEO) 03:28
- Stephanie Hunziker (Surgical Services Nurse Manager) 11:34
- Brian Murray (State Director USDA Rural Development of New York) 13:51
- JoAnne Rhubart (Lewis County Hospital Foundation Executive Director) 18:33
- Gerry Cayer 20:30
- Ribbon Cutting 25:06
Ribbon cutting images by Nichole Moore.
The last capital project at Lewis County General Hospital was in 2007, when the Emergency and Radiology Departments were expanded and renovated.
The new surgical pavilion will begin scheduled procedures and surgeries on December 5.
The new facility includes three operating rooms and one procedure room.
24 new patient rooms, which have been modernized with private bathrooms, have also been constructed to help boost patient safety, satisfaction and to enhance infection prevention measures.
Images by Brian Trainor.
In its 90-year history, this project, for now, is the most comprehensive modernization of the Lewis County General Hospital facility.
While closing the ceremony, CEO Cayer revealed the hospital's maternity center will be re-opening in March, 2024. We expect more details to develop soon.
Headline image by Brian Trainor.
