Transformation Timeline
September 2016
Stakeholders provide input on optimal patient care workflow and processes during pre-design planning.
November 2017
Design development begins, focused on creating the physical space to support the new processes.
July 2018
Site work begins the week of July 9 and the original hospital remains open throughout construction.
October 2019
Construction is done and staff begin training in new building while continuing to see patients in the old.
Jan. 11, 2020
Stakeholders are invited to a formal Grand Reveal event, hosted by North Lincoln Hospital Foundation.
Feb. 4, 2020
Once staff and equipment are moved from the old hospital to the new, the new hospital official opens!
March 2020
Demolition begins on the original hospital building, located just steps away from the new hospital.
July 2020
All campus improvements, including the new main parking lot, are completed.
Sept. 23, 2020
A drive-by celebration parade is held instead of a formal public grand opening event, because of pandemic precautions.
In the photo, Samaritan President & CEO Doug Boysen, Vice President of Marketing & Communications Julie Manning and hospital CEO Dr. Lesley Ogden join in the day’s festivities.