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New facilities dedication, open house is June 10 Action came methodically following the decision by the Manorial Hospital board of directors to expand with a South Pavilion and remodeling ̂of the existing structure. At the same time, pressures were building throughout the nation to "cut health care costs" and the board's discus­ sions with the architectural .firm of Phillips Schwager Associates resulted in innovative decisions. The new South Pavilion is the focal point of Outpatient Services. The Emergency Services Department has been expanded into the former employee dining room. Rooms in the older part of the hospital have been converted for offices and for other services; a third floor medical unit in the South Pavilion replaces the beds lost in the older section. Renovation of the older part of the hospital has resulted in a new maternity center involving the entire family -- fathers, brothers, sisters and grand­ parents -- in the birthing experience. Changes in health care have lessened the demand for traditional acute care inpa­ tient servir»s. Memorial Hospital is meeting community needs by providing the only inpatient services in mental health and alcoholism-substance abuse in McHenry County. The ability to present sound plans, a solid financial program and proposals for distinctive services assured Manorial Hospital necessary local and state ap­ proval by July 1900. The most urgent pro­ ject at that time was to replace the power plant. Another key element in the expansion program has been support by contribu­ tions to a Capital Fund Drive launched on Nov. 14, 1900, with Chester Gould as honorary chainnan. The drive for $1.5 million was given a big boost when the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital announced a $150,000 gift. Sale of $9 million in revenue bonds in June 1901 paved the way to break ground for the South Pavilion on July 9, 1901. "We started with a plan and achieved what we set out to do," Frank Greenwald, hospital president, remarked as he review- edtte steps that led to the Sundy, June 10 dedication and open house. "Teamwork assures quality health care in an effective and caring manner." ' Greenwald said the role of the communi­ ty hospital is in transition. "A hospital not only has the responsibility to care for the acutely ill but must also be able to teach patients the skills and ideas needed to maintain health and avoid disease. "Staff members commit themselves to use the resources of this new physical plant to help meet the health care needs in communities we serve." Memorial Hospital has extended its commitment with community outreach programs. These programs involve health education, health promotion and health screening. Wellness programs are being developed along with other people- oriented projects that emphasize good health practices. The Outpatient Service Center is pro­ viding an important way for patients to ob­ tain care on a same-day basis, reducing costs and saving time. The expansion and remodeling has placed outpatient services in close proximity to provide better accessibility. Two major decisions involved are pro­ viding more diverse and needed inpatient services. The board approved a mental health unit in July 1901. It has been ex­ panded and is now a 10-bed specialized unit. An alcoholism-substance abuse unit will open July 2. These programs are in conjunction with the Family Service and Community Men­ tal Health Center for McHenry County and are the only inpatient care units of their kind in the county. Through the years, the Memorial Aux­ iliary has increased its services to patients and provided valuable help to the hospital staff in myriad ways. A new snack bar and gift shop, financed in part by a sizable Auxiliary contribution, is available for visitors and patients. The Auxiliary began assisting at the out­ patient reception desk in the South Pavilion when it opened. When the front lobby remodeling was completed in mid- May, Auxiliary members began providing day and evening staffing at this gateway to Memorial Hospital, too. With the remodeling and expansion com­ pleted, Memorial Hospital has two en­ trances -- the one on Blakely Street for outpatient services and the main entrance on West South Street for visitor check-in and patient registration. Emergency Ser­ vices are reached from the Blakely Street entrance, which is also the entrance fnr the public after the front entrance is locked at 9 p.m. each evening. -- -- -- • -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- T h i s c o m m e m o r a t i v e s e c t i o n m a d e p o s s i b l e t h r o u g h t h e c o o p e r a t i o n o f : -- Caldwell, Berner & Caldwell, Attorneys Northern States Insurance Agency3, Inc. 100 Cass Street Woodstock 338-3300 109 Newell Street Woodstock 338-1124 Country Companies Insurance Gerald M. Smith and Associates, Inc. James Keefc, Agent Woodstock, IL 7 107 Dean Street Woodstock 338-4455 Vital to the construction program financing was the Capital Fund Drive seeking $1.5 million over three years. Cheater Gould lent his artistic skill, his friend Dick Tracy and his acumen as honorary chairmen. By October 2,1981 the east wing had taken shape, and on Dec. 3,1981,topping- out ceremonies, signalling "The Steel is Set" occurred.