Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) in Denison will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a major construction and remodeling project scheduled to take place on Aug. 9. The construction phase will be adding on a 14,000-square-foot addition to the medical clinic along the west side of the building to accommodate enhancement of provided medical services. The addition will build new office spaces for patient registration for the clinic and hospital to allow for more confidentiality of patient’s personal information. A 20,000-sf remodel portion of the project will be for a rehabilitation center, with all rehab services in one centralized place instead of throughout the hospital. Construction crews will conduct the plan in multiple phases to allow for continued healthcare services to the community with minimal disruptions. Beginning around Aug. 5, CCMH will be closing the west entrance to the CCMH Medical Clinic, meaning patients will need to use the north main hospital entrance until the completion of the addition. The parking lot to the west will no longer be utilized, and patients must park by the main hospital entrance. During the project’s duration, rehab services will temporarily be located at the CCMH Outpatient Hospital Services location, formerly the Luft building on Arrowhead Drive, except for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, which will remain in the Medical Unit at the hospital. CCMH President and CEO Erin Muck says the construction and remodeling project demonstrates CCMH’s commitment to providing exceptional healthcare. “Offering safe, high-quality patient care remains our top priority. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this period of improvement. To assist our patients and visitors during the remodeling process, we have implemented clear directional signage throughout the hospital. Additionally, our staff is always available to answer any questions and provide guidance.” The project is expected to begin around Aug. 12 after the groundbreaking ceremony. The total cost is expected to be around $25 million, with a USDA loan covering $22 million. The estimated completion date will be in the spring of 2027.
