Northumberland Hills Hospital has completed construction of its new operating room, with the expanded surgical space now fully operational.
Work on the project began in March 2025 and was among the major capital investments supported through the hospital foundation’s Exceptional Community, Exceptional Care campaign.
A significant feature of the new operating room is a specialized air handling system installed on the hospital roof, allowing the space to operate under negative pressure.
The controlled environment will help the hospital expand its Respirology services and support the Medical/Surgical team in performing procedures such as bronchoscopies.
Hospital president and CEO Susan Walsh says the project strengthens existing services while preparing for the additional health-care capacity needed as the community grows.
Walsh also recognized hospital staff, project management and facilities teams for completing the work while minimizing disruptions to patient care.
She thanked the NHH Foundation and community donors for helping make the major capital improvement possible.
(Richard Evans)