Investing $33.6 million, providing a higher level of inpatient care and specialty services for the region
Munson Healthcare is proud to announce a significant expansion and renovation project at Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH), marking a pivotal step towards its designation as a regional hospital. This transformation initiative represents a $33.6 million investment aimed at enhancing inpatient capabilities and expanding specialty services for the community and beyond.
As OMH transitions to a regional hospital, this milestone underscores Munson Healthcare's commitment to enhancing patient care quality and experience. The project, slated to span over two years, will commence this winter and will encompass comprehensive updates to both the birthing center and acute care facilities. Some of the details of the expansion include the following elements:
- The Birthing Center at OMH will see significant upgrades, including an increase in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum rooms from four to seven, the addition of two to three triage rooms, and the introduction of an antepartum room.
- The center will also feature water birth capabilities and a dedicated C-section surgical suite with a recovery room.
- Meanwhile, the hospital inpatient departments will see its ICU beds grow from five to ten, and inpatient beds will be adjusted to include five private rooms and four private isolation rooms, along with dedicated nursing stations.
"This transformational project marks a significant milestone for Munson Healthcare and the communities we serve," said Kirsten Korth-White, Munson Healthcare East Region President. "By expanding our facilities and enhancing our services, we are not only meeting the current healthcare needs of our region but also preparing for the future."
The renovation efforts are part of Munson Healthcare's broader Regional Care Transformation Plan, aimed at optimizing resources and ensuring exceptional patient experiences throughout the east region, extending from the Eastern Upper Peninsula to Grayling and beyond. In August 2024, Munson Healthcare announced an additional $15 million investment in an Ambulatory Surgery Center in Gaylord, which will bring a total investment to the Gaylord and surrounding communities of over $48 million in total.