CLEARLAKE, Calif. – St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake has begun a remodel project around the front entrance of the hospital to improve accessibility.

The new entrance will feature a redesigned stairway and ramp and is anticipated to be completed by Jan. 1, 2017.

“The goal of this project is to ensure all patients and visitors have easy access to our services,” explains David Santos, St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake president and chief executive officer. “The temporary inconvenience of the construction will have a lasting benefit for our patients and community by improving accessibility for all.”
 
The main entrance of the hospital will continue to be available for patients throughout the remodel project.

The first phase of construction is currently in progress. It includes demolishing and rebuilding the front stairway. The ramp to the left of the stairs as patients and visitors approach the hospital remains open.
 
The ramp area will be remodeled after the new stairway opens. During this time, patients with mobility challenges will be welcomed into the hospital through the Emergency Department entrance, located on the side of the hospital facing 18th Avenue.
 
Lake County NAACP Chapter President Rick Mayo commended the hospital on its efforts around improving accessibility.

“The experience of elderly and disabled residents of our county is important, especially when it comes to accessing health care services,” Mayo said. “This project is just the latest phase in St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake’s accessibility efforts. I am very pleased to see the hospital moving forward with these improvements.”
 
Visit www.sthelenahospitalclearlake.org for more information.