What will happen to the old Bloomington hospital?

(WISH) –The historic IU Health Bloomington Hospital will be demolished and the city will buy the property for $6.5 million, Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton announced Wednesday. The hospital has stood at 1st Street and Rogers Street for 112 years.

Is the new Bloomington hospital open?

Now open to serve Hoosiers close to home in south central Indiana. IU Health Bloomington on the new Indiana University Regional Academic Health Center serves Hoosiers close to home in southern Indiana.

How many beds is the new Bloomington hospital?

364 patient beds
And the team has integrated an adaptive acuity model of care that brings care to the patient, thereby reducing the need to move patients around the hospital for different services. “With 622,000 square-feet and 364 patient beds, IU Health Bloomington is actually a bit larger than our current facility,” said Shockney.

Where is the new IU Health Bloomington Hospital?

2651 E Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN
Please note the new address for IU Health Bloomington. The new address is 2651 E Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN 47408.

How old is Bloomington hospital?

Bloomington Hospital is the primary public hospital for the Bloomington area. It first opened on November 29th, 1905 with only 10 beds and has upgraded its facilities many times since. An early hospital was designed by Alfred Grindle in 1919.

When did Bloomington Hospital open?

The official opening date for the new IU Health Bloomington Hospital is Dec. 5. On that Sunday, ambulances and emergency workers will transport patients to the just-built $560 million facility on the Ind.

When did IU Health take over Bloomington Hospital?

Shockney and his team will be better positioned to take on that lofty goal when the new $557 million IU Health Bloomington Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) begins admitting patients in November 2021. Located near the 45/46 Bypass, the 720,000-square-foot facility will serve 470,000 residents across 11 counties.

Does Bloomington hospital have a NICU?

Since the beginning of the year, IU Health Bloomington Hospital has been treating smaller and smaller babies in its new Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). And soon it will be able to care for babies born at about 26 weeks (normal gestation is 40 weeks) and weighing little more than one pound.

When did IU Health take over Bloomington hospital?

When was IU Bloomington hospital built?

The 1947 building of Bloomington Hospital is significant as a notable work by the firm of McGuire & Shook. The firm was established in 1916 by engineer and architect Wilbur Briant Shook (1889-1961), a graduate of Rose Polytechnic (now Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology) in Terre Haute, and William C.

When did Bloomington hospital open?

Is there a hospital in Bloomington Indiana?

Bloomington Hospital on 2nd Street has served our community well for more than a century. In 2021, hospital services will relocate to the new IU Health Bloomington Regional Academic Health Center on the east side of town. This move will open up 24 acres in the heart of our city to create Bloomington’s next great place to be!

What is the future of Bloomington Hospital?

Bloomington Hospital on 2nd Street has served our community well for more than a century. In 2021, hospital services will relocate to the new IU Health Bloomington Regional Academic Health Center on the east side of town.

Why choose IU Health Bloomington Hospital main campus lab?

When you visit IU Health Bloomington Hospital Main Campus Lab in Bloomington, you’ll receive care designed for your specific needs. Our highly skilled team believes in treating you as a whole person – not just a symptom. At IU Health Bloomington Hospital Main Campus Lab, you’ll have access to a broad range of lab services.

Where can I Park at IU Health Bloomington?

For your safety and convenience, IU Health Bloomington has free parking lots located near our main entrances. Bloomington Transit offers regular bus service through much of the Bloomington community. Phone number: 812.336.RIDE