Lots of projects on Bluffton Hospital schedule this week
Another ambitious week of work is underway at Bluffton Hospital. Here's this week's work schedule:
Outside site work continues - has been delayed by weather conditions:
o Concrete for the first section of the snow melt sidewalks will be poured
o Site preparation for another concrete pour late in the week is anticipated
o Exterior windows will be completed
o Exterior coating (EIFS) along the street will be completed at the eyebrow.
o Metal soffit panels will continue to be installed
o Roofing above clean storage should be completed
Surgery Area:
o Nearly ready for first cleaning of Surgery area
o Operating room, surgical equipment installation will begin this week.
o Surgical lights and equipment booms have arrived.
o Laparoscopic monitoring and integration gear will start.
o Final finishes will be applied
o Flooring will be completed
o Doors will be hung
Emergency Room Second Floor:
o Carpet may begin to be laid if it is deemed far enough ahead on the first floor
o Final finishes will be applied
o Remaining doors are anticipated be installed
Emergency Room First Floor:
o Half of all floor finishes are to be completed
o Doors should begin to be hung
o All lighting will be completed
o Ceiling in waiting should be completed
o Wood wall in the waiting room should be completed
o Most cabinets should be done and installed
o Toilet accessories and emergency room accessories will be hung
o Railing and crash bars will be hung
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Village meetings announced, Feb. 18-25
- Bluffton K-12 schools cancelled on February 13
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, Feb. 5-11
- Bluffton American Legion Post 382 sponsors local students in Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State programs
- Allen County flu season update
- Applications available for Hancock Youth Leadership Class of 2026
- Feb. 18 Lions program to feature Ryn Farmer
- Going Viral: Health and the quad-demic
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday-Thursday
- Pirate boys basketball win vs. Elida
- Pirate girls basketball victory vs. Bath
- Recap of February 2025 Bluffton School Board Meeting
- Bluffton University to host Readers Theatre on Feb. 16
- Student Senate candidates to debate at Forum
- Bluffton University fall 2024 Dean’s List
- Haitian painter spotlighted in fair trade shop
- Cory-Rawson Green & Gold Foundation Fund reaches milestone
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Ed Reichenbach was a State Farm insurance agent
- Join C-R superintendent for indoor walks on Wednesdays
- Taking name suggestions for new Bluffton Park through February 23
- Ryan Turner named next Bluffton University head golf coach
- February 14 Chamber breakfast to feature Southgate Lanes
- BHS Academic Team wins 2025 Ada Invitational Quiz Bowl