Construction Update: January 29, 2016

The Pulse ER Construction Project is now 35% complete with 7,300 hours worked. This past week they poured more cement on the 2nd floor of the new addition.

2nd floor slab looking east

The scaffolding system for the west elevation was started and prep work for the ambulance canopy footings. Exterior framing has been as well. 

First floor west exterior framing

Construction Update, January 25, 2016

The Pulse ER Construction Project is now 30% complete with 7,000 hours worked. This past week cement was poured on the 2nd floor of the new addition. We've begun to install hangers and supports for overhead piping and ductwork.

Concrete being poured in the 2nd floor of the new addition. 

The 1st floor of the new addition received lights in the ceilings and is getting ready to be painted next week. 

1st floor of new addition looking east. 

The last of the steel is being installed that ties the new addition into the existing building. 

East side steel erection.

Betty Bierman on Giving to the Pulse ER Campaign

We have been a part of this community for nearly 100 years. Excellent local health care contributes to our sustainability as a community and the Emergency Room is an essential resources for our citizens. Please join us in helping the community live well by supporting the Pulse Emergency Room Campaign at NOCHS!

Featuring Betty Bierman, President of the North Ottawa Hospital Auxiliary

Our ER is Open During Construction

Remember - our Emergency Room at NOCHS will remain open during the construction. However, the entrance has moved. Ambulance and pedestrian traffic is coming in off of Wisconsin Street on the west side of the hospital. The temporary entrance is south of the old emergency room entrance.

In the ER parking lot, facing the old ER entrance. 

Look for the RED signage that will guide you to the temporary entrance. 

Red signs will guide you to the temporary entrance.

Once inside, look for the emergency room registration desk straight ahead. 

Landscaping, Sidewalks, and Asphalt Removed

This week the construction crew began removing landscaping, sidewalks, and asphalt. This will continue into next week as they prepare for underground utilities. The foundation work will begin next week.

North side of the site

Old Ambulance Entrance Awning Removed

Today was an exciting day we as watching the awning from the old ambulance entrance be removed. This area is being cleared to build the emergency room addition.

North side of the construction site, facing south.

Groundbreaking Ceremony, August 18th

On Tuesday, August 18th, we held our Groundbreaking Ceremony for our new Emergency Room. This is our first capital campaign in NOCHS' 96-year history and we were proud to celebrate this accomplishment with donors, businesses, community and municipal leaders. The construction is scheduled to begin on September 1st.