Legacy Health announced the completion of the first phase of a $37 million expansion and improvement project for Legacy Silverton Medical Center in Silverton, Oregon that adds 21,000 square feet to the existing hospital.

The completion of phase I renovations will be marked by the opening of a modernized emergency department that will expand from 12 to 20 spacious, modernized patient rooms. The new emergency department will offer a full range of capabilities, from a trauma treatment bay to expanded rooms designed to care for trauma and cardiac patients. The emergency department will also provide patient rooms with ample space to accommodate women's services.

"Providing high-quality healthcare has been our top priority at Legacy Silverton Medical Center for decades," said hospital president Joe Yoder, in a statement. "The award-winning care our teams provide is why Legacy Silverton Medical Center consistently ranks among the top hospitals in Oregon for patient satisfaction. This construction project positions us well both now and into the future as we look to ensure patients in the mid-Willamette Valley can access world-class health care services close to home."

Silverton Hospital and Legacy Health came together in 2016 with a shared vision and mission of improving access to health care services and a dedication to community health. Legacy Health pledged $58 million in 2016 to focus on three key areas: physician recruitment, equipment upgrades, and a new modernized medical facility.

The completed renovations also include a brand-new hospital entrance with a covered drop-off/pick-up zone that will shield patients and their families from the weather as they enter the facility. A new reception lobby includes registration stations, private admitting booths, a newly designed coffee shop, a gift shop, and a volunteer greeter station.

The Silverton Family Birth Center will gain a new family waiting room, providing a calming and comfortable place for expectant families awaiting their new arrival.

A new helicopter landing pad will allow air ambulances to safely land and transport critically ill patients and babies. Patients requiring access to higher-acuity hospitals, such as Legacy Emanuel Medical Center or Randall Children's Hospital in Portland, will be transported from a new helipad located directly across the street from Legacy Silverton Medical Center.

The expansion project also includes a helicopter landing pad for transporting critically ill patients, and an "All Faiths Chapel" to welcome patients, families, and staff for moments of personal reflection and prayer.

Silverton Medical Center anticipates seeing patients beginning March 18 in the new larger emergency department, offering a state-of-the-art medical facility for the city of Silverton and improving existing spaces for patients, visitors, and staff. Legacy is working on phase II plans to meet the long-term goal of continuing to serve the community and grow health care services in the area.

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