New hospital generator now on site
New Emergency Department
oFireproofing is complete
oTemporary windows are installed to enclose the area for winter work
oBrick installation continues in the front Emergency Department entry
oWork continues on interior metal studs, insulation and dry wall
oWork continues on HVAC, electrical and plumbing rough in
oWood blocking for fixtures continues to be installed
Lot behind the hospital
oThe new generator arrived Dec. 14 and the old boilers were removed
New Surgery Area
oMedical gas piping is in the finishing stages
oMetal stud and drywall work continues for interior walls
Exterior Site
oMuch of the remainder of the exterior site work will resume in the spring
For your safety and that of our contractors, all associates and visitors are to refrain from entering the work site at any time without prior authorization and without appropriate safety equipment.
Tours of the construction site can be scheduled and must be conducted by a construction team escort. Once approved, certain areas may remain off limits unless accompanied by appropriate designee.
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses
- Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy
- Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure
- Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library
- 50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library
- Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel