Phase One construction of the Spearfish Hospital Expansion is complete and we began caring for patients in our newly opened facility this month. This milestone has long been in the works, requiring the coordination and cooperation of internal and external stakeholders, construction companies, city officials and, especially, Spearfish Caregivers and community members. Seeing it come to life has been incredibly exciting for our entire organization.
The addition to Spearfish Hospital includes 19 inpatient rooms, 15 of which are designated for medical surgical care and four for the ICU. The space is lighter, brighter and more modern than what we had before. Rich blue walls and seafoam green accents create a calm, healing atmosphere with artwork to match. Centrally located nurse stations allow Caregivers to keep a close eye on the patient rooms. Private rooms with individual bathrooms are a meaningful upgrade, both for patient comfort and for safety.
On the main floor, 22 Surgery Pre/Post rooms offer flexible bed spaces for patients checking in for surgery, recovering immediately after a procedure, or awaiting discharge or transfer. These rooms are filled with natural light and furnished to feel as welcoming and comfortable as possible. The basement level is home to a brand-new, much larger cafeteria that will serve Caregivers, guests and patients. Caregivers will also enjoy a new Starbucks machine, a small but welcome addition.
Phase Two will bring a new surgical wing, with construction expected to take around 14 months. Once that is complete, the final phase will transform the existing surgical wing into a modernized Emergency Department, nearly doubling capacity from 7 to 13 beds. We are proud of the progress and grateful to the many people who helped bring Phase One across the finish line. There will be more updates as this $80 million project continues to transform health care in the Northern Hills communities and across our organization.
Story by Kory Lanphear
