It is an exciting time on the Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett campus.  Construction is moving forward on our 96-bed facility expansion project.  This past week, Hoar Construction installed 100% of the new drainage underground from the existing loading dock storm water catch basin, along with the new storm water drainage manhole at the loading dock.  In addition they stripped the tower site of the asphalt, concrete and curb and have "pulverized and mixed" the existing soil in preparation of fill material to create the building pad to the proper elevation.  Existing utilities have also been located.  The construction and engineering teams are working together to analyze what is needed to move forward with foundations.

The $34 million dollar project will result in 96 additional hospital beds for Bartlett and the surrounding area.  The expansion will allow Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett to double their current total of ICU beds and surgical suites.  In addition, ancillary services such as pharmacy and laboratory will be relocated and expanded.  Finally, with the addition of more than 83,000 square feet, Saint Francis-Bartlett will have space available to expand service lines to serve the growing needs of the community.

For additional information on our facility expansion, please read more about our groundbreaking ceremony.