An Expansion of Truly Historic Proportions

The Surgical Suites at Memorial Hospital of South Bend

Memorial celebrated the completion of the largest expansion in its 113-year history. The surgical suite replacement project has increased capacity to 13 major surgery suites, with room for expansion as needed.

Rooms can accommodate all types of surgeries from the most complex to the most common, including: cardiovascular cases, orthopedics, neurosurgery, trauma, and daVinci robotic surgery.

Memorial Hospital administrators developed this project to accommodate yearly increases in surgical cases. Memorial President and CEO Philip Newbold stated, "We are now performing close to 14,000 surgeries a year and we're outgrowing our existing space which was last renovated in 1980. This extensive project will allow us to accommodate a 53% increase in surgical cases to keep up with the increased demand for specialized care."

When the center opens, Memorial will operate one of the most technologically advanced surgical centers in the country. The new facility will help attract additional surgeons to the community. Memorial is currently recruiting pediatric surgeons as part of the Children's Hospital expansion. Memorial Vice President of Nursing Connie McCahill, RN, described the design of this project. "Our medical staff has worked very closely with us to plan a new surgical service that offers great flexibility for each surgeon and the clinical support staff. We are very excited about how soon our patients will benefit from the new capacity this construction will provide."