(Provided by Powers Health)
In Lake County, Powers Health recently announced renovations were complete at a medical-surgical unit at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. A news release says the $3.2 million investment into 5 West includes the implementation of Philips IntelliVue telemetry technology which allows continuous cardiac observation of patients. Additionally, they said all patient rooms and restrooms on the unit were fully renovated, as were public restrooms, offices, and the staff lounge. The unit also features new signs and new furniture, such as recliners for patients’ rooms. “Powers Health devoted resources to this project to ensure the technology and furnishings align with the high quality of care our staff delivers at St. Catherine Hospital,” said Leo Correa, CEO of St. Catherine Hospital. “Comfortable surroundings lead to a better experience for patients and staff.” For more information about the hospitals of Powers Health – Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point – visit PowersHealth.org .
