Mercy’s CEO Mr Richard Whitney says that the new operating theatre, combined with additional inpatient beds opened in 2021, means that Mercy is well positioned to grow service delivery by 20%. This in turn, allows Mercy’s expansive charitable outreach programme to continue.
‘As well as continuing to develop our campus and grow our service delivery, Mercy remains committed to giving back to our community, which we do through substantial charitable outreach donations and surgical fees relief.
‘I would like to thank the Otago and Southland community for their ongoing support, our credentialed specialists for their partnership and all staff, past and present, for their commitment to delivering exceptional care for our patients,’ says Mr Whitney.
Neurosurgeon Mr Ahmad Taha will be using the theatre on its first day of operation. Other specialities to use the space include orthopaedic; ear, nose and throat; plastic and reconstructive and general surgery.
As well as an additional operating theatre, this project has included an expanded theatre staff tea room, two extra recovery beds, staff offices, storage space and a new female change room.
Mercy was pleased to be able to engage local companies for this project. The lead architect is Regan Hall (McCoyWixon), project manager is Sam Cadden (Logic Group) and the main contractor is Naylor Love, supported by Aotea Electrical, Foleys, C E George & Sons, Electrical Design Solutions, Cosgroves, Hanlons, Fire Force and Fire Protection Engineers.
On 16th July 2024 Mercy Hospital will celebrate its 88th anniversary.
