JANESVILLE — SSM Health Care of Wisconsin and Dean Clinic are turning the page and starting a new chapter of healthcare in Janesville.
St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital and Dean Clinic – Janesville East will open their doors to exceptional care beginning on January 9, 2012. But area residents won’t have to wait that long to see what all the buzz is about. Public open houses are slated for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, from 1 to 4 p.m., with the dedication of the buildings scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3, at 1:30 p.m. The closing of the time capsule will be at 2 p.m. that day.
“Everywhere I go in Janesville people are asking when they’ll get to see inside our new hospital and I’m proud to say we’re just a few days away,” said Kerry Swanson, president of St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital. “The building has turned out more amazing than I’d hoped! And personally, the real joy for me will be watching people’s faces light up as they walk into the new Town Square and hear all about what we have to offer.”
“We are thrilled to begin the new chapter of our story here in the Janesville community. The clinic has a new look and a new location, but patients will continue to receive the high quality and compassionate care they have come to know from Dean Clinic,” says Craig Samitt, president and CEO of Dean Clinic.
For those coming to the open house, be sure to wear comfy shoes. With a 165,000 square foot hospital and 150,000 square foot clinic, there will be a lot of ground to cover. Parking is available in the front of the building and a shuttle service will be available.
Also, attendees are encouraged to bring new or gently used children’s or young adult books. The books will be collected in bookshelves in Town Square during the weekend festivities and then donated to Janesville’s YWCA and the Salvation Army.