6 Photos of the Grand Opening Gala

Complete Details on the New Hospital

The opening of the new Sherman Hospital is just 11 days away! In preparation for the date, here’s information about our transition from our current address on Center Street to our future address on Randall and Big Timber Roads. Also included are articles with details about the new hospital, both in photo and written form.

• Written Blog Posts

[Mock Patient Move Preview]
[Mock Patient Move Part I Part II]
[New Hospital Preview]

• Photographic Blog Posts

[7 Interior Photos]
[4 Exterior Photos]
[8 Aerial Photos]

Also important to note:

When the new hospital opens on December 15th, there will be 125 critical and non-critical patients to move from Center Street to Randall and Big Timber Roads. The non-critical patients will be moved first, followed by the critical patients. The emergency department at Center Street closes at 7 am on the 15th. Anyone who drives up after that time will be asked if they are able to drive to the new hospital. If not, we will call 911 for them.

To view all of the photos of the new hospital to date, click here to visit our Flickr profile!

Info on Artwork at the New Hospital

Note: This post was guest-written by Kathleen Bernhardt

The new Sherman art collection includes a selection of media from photographs to sculpture and includes painting, watercolors, pastels and textiles.

The theme and philosophy of the collection is based on the concept that a comforting environment contributes to positive patient outcomes.  We have focused on providing a collection that will be familiar and nurturing to patients, visitors and  employees.

Many images are of the Elgin area and the Midwest.  An important and interesting part of the collection are the photographs in the patient rooms.  Many are the work of our doctors and staff as well as local photographers and artists.  Each photograph so generously donated and accepted into the collection will have a plaque identifying the location of the photograph and the name of the donor.

While we have so many pieces in the collection that are interesting and eye catching,  a sculpture made of two 14 foot canoes is certain to garner a great deal of attention!

The selection process was the result of the Sherman Art Committee reviewing over 1,000 works of art to arrive at the final pieces to be included in the collection.

My Experience as a Multiple Trauma Patient at the New Sherman Hospital

This is Part II in the story describing my experience as a mock patient at Sherman’s Day in the Life exercise on November 12th, which helped the Sherman’s staff grow acclimated to the new building. The events that led to my trauma and the trauma itself are both entirely fictional. Click here for Part I of the story.

To find the cause of my blood loss, I was gently turned to my side. A wound was noted on my sacrum (the large, triangular bone at the base of the spine), which the doctors said could possibly be a gunshot wound. It was at this time that my pockets were searched as a matter of security. Nurses quickly discovered a large amount of cash and a baggie carrying a suspicious white powder. Police were called in and were given the evidence.

With the legal matters taken care of, the staff got to work making sure I pulled through the multiple traumas. The OR was notified of a potential patient, and I was whisked away for a CT scan. The results revealed that I would indeed need surgery, so the report was called to OR, an object was noted in my abdomen and the blood bank was contacted for additional required blood.

I then arrived to the OR for emergency exploratory abdominal surgery. The procedure went off without a hitch, and I was given a post-operative bed.

That concluded my time as a multiple trauma patient for Sherman’s Day in the Life exercise. One thing I noticed was the layout of the various wards. Trauma, CT and the OR are mere steps away from each other, which can be crucial in emergency situations. The new patient rooms are spacious and allow plenty of light to seep in, and the patient beds are extremely comfortable, allowing for much-needed rest after a particularly traumatizing day.

The opening of the new Sherman Hospital is less than a month away! Check out the newly redesigned Future of Sherman web page for details about the big day! And to see all the photos from the Day in the Life event, make sure you check out our Flickr page.

Update: Community Open House Celebration

Mark your calendars! The new hospital at Randall and Big Timber Roads opens December 15th, and we’re opening our doors to the community on Sunday, December 6th from 10 am to 5 pm to celebrate the landmark occasion.

Due to high public interest in this event, we are anticipating large crowds on this day. Parking on-site will be first-come, first-serve, and off-site parking with complimentary shuttles will be available. The tour of the hospital itself will last roughly 35 minutes.

To RSVP for the event and to read up on the details of the celebration, click here. Once you’ve RSVP’d, print your ticket and bring it with you on Sunday to entered into a drawing for a new iPod Touch!