February 11, 2025, Press Release from by OhioHealth: VAN WERT, Ohio – Construction is now underway on a $3.15 million pharmacy expansion at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. The renovation will allow the hospital to grow its essential services and enhance patient care.
The project will relocate and expand the hospital’s pharmacy to 2,500 square feet, nearly double the size of the hospital’s current pharmacy.
“This investment is the latest example of how we are committed to providing high-level care, close to home for our patients,” said Paula Stabler, Van Wert Hospital’s chief nursing officer. “We are excited to be able to have the opportunity to expand the services we offer.”
The expansion will also include the addition of a clean room – a space where sterile intravenous compounding occurs. The hospital’s current pharmacy includes a clean room for non-hazardous medication. The new space will add a hazardous medication clean room and receiving/storage space.
Construction will not impact patient care or operations and is expected to last through October 2025.
Key Facts and Figures
- The new pharmacy at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital will be approximately 2,500 square feet.
- Construction started in January and is expected to be completed by fall of 2025.
- The pharmacy will be relocated within the hospital.
- Design Collaborative is the design group and Tuttle Construction is the builder.
- Local companies involved in the construction include Smith-Boughan, C&J Electric, Armor Fire Protection, and Halker Drywall.
- Construction will not impact or disrupt hospital operations or patient care.
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