LAKE COUNTY, Ohio — University Hospitals (UH) announced Wednesday that they will make a $25.5 million investment to "enhance" UH Lake West and TriPoint medical centers this year.
The investment will bring the first major renovation to UH Lake West since 2005.
“These important modernizations and upgrades are a result of the UH acquisition, and build upon UH’s agreement to bring investments that will benefit the community, including enhancements to facilities, equipment and services,” said Robyn Strosaker, MD, FAAP, President and Chief Operating Officer of UH Lake Health Medical Centers. “We also look forward to providing leading-edge technology, innovative practices, strong clinical research and other initiatives that will help us continue to complement and grow our hospitals.”
The list below details the various steps that will be taken for the "modernization project" at UH Lake West Medical Center in the coming years:
- A completely new hybrid cardiac and vascular lab for UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.
- A high-complexity endoscopy/bronchoscopy suite for UH Digestive Health Institute.
- Renovation of the surgery waiting room and expansion of surgery areas such as pre-op and recovery, with two new elevators for surgical patient transfer.
- Relocation of hospital administration for easier access by visitors.
The birthing center at UH TriPoint Medical Center will see approximately $1.8 of the investment allocation. The birthing center will be "completely renovated," according to UH. Along with this renovation at TriPoint, the medical center will also have a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) added with four "Level 2" NICU suites added to provide advanced care for babies who were born prematurely and recovering from serious health issues.
According to UH, current patient and expectant mothers do not need to change their providers. Those who fall into those categories will be given an overview of their options that can be seen below:
- OB/GYN providers will continue to offer comprehensive women’s services at UH Lake West including OB/GYN physician and midwife care, GYN surgical care, and breastfeeding and lactation services; only deliveries will consolidate to UH TriPoint.
- Patients who deliver on or before April 14, 2023 can plan their delivery at UH Lake West.
- Starting April 15, 2023, all deliveries will take place at UH TriPoint.
On Saturday, April 15, labor and delivery care will be moved from UH Lake West to the birthing center at UH TriPoint.