What community education programs and services does Wishard provide?
Wishard provides free community flu shots, health screenings and sports physicals at numerous health fairs and other public events each year. In addition, the hospital raises awareness about health and safety issues through ongoing public service announcements and no- or low-cost community classes. Why does Wishard need to build new facilities? Wishard is indispensable to our community, and Wishard cannot continue to operate in its aged facilities. Wishard’s old buildings are beyond the point that they can be repaired. As the hospital’s facilities age and systems fail, it is not possible to replace those systems. For example, the campus’ older buildings have inadequate ceiling height for ductwork needed for mechanical and electrical equipment, HVAC and other utilities. What process did Wishard use to determine its need for new facilities? First, Wishard assembled national and local experts to assist the leadership team in analyzing and evaluating every option to determine the most effi
