BOYD HOSPITAL BREAKS ground for White Hall Clinic
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Members of Boyd Hospital’s Board of Directors donned gold shovels on Tuesday, July 14, to turn the first shovel of dirt on the site of the new White Hall Clinic. Also on hand were members of the hospital staff, community members, city officials and others. Pictured in the front, left to right: Kirby Ballard, Cathy Williams, Scott Beavers, Diane Wofley, Mary Plummer, Mary Francis Tunison and Greene County Royalty Elleanor Challans and Avery Wright. (Carmen Ensinger/River County News)
By Carmen Ensinger
It was a hot and sultry afternoon as a group of Boyd Hospital board members, staff, White Hall city officials and others gathered on land that used to belong to John’s Pizza to break ground for the new Boyd Hospital Clinic White Hall location.
Boyd Hospital CEO Stace Holland welcomed everyone in a short ceremony before the turning of the ground.
“Being here today as we break ground on a new chapter for our community health and well-being, I want to extend a special thank you to our city leaders, our incredible healthcare staff and the neighbors who have supported this vision,” Holland said.
“This day is about much more than just pouring concrete and building a building, this groundbreaking symbolizes our commitment to accessible, high-quality care. When these doors open, this clinic will serve as a sanctuary for healing, a hub of wellness and a dependable resource for every family that lives in this area.
“We are not just building walls, we are building a healthier future. To our future patrons, this facility is for you. To our dedicated medical team, this will be your new arena to do what you do best – save lives and comfort those in need.
Holland said he wanted to thank everyone who has worked so tirelessly on bringing this moment to a reality.
“I want to give special thanks to the White Hall Township who donated $10,000 towards this project,” he said. “We wanted their donation to be somewhat visible, so it is our anticipation that that money will go towards a digital sign near the road and it will have recognition for the township. Also, there will be a plaque inside the building giving them special recognition.”
Illinois Farm Bureau also received special recognition from Holland.
“Illinois Farm Bureau also gave $10,000 towards this project and we anticipate that that money going to go toward the electric sliding doors on the front of this building,” Holland said. “A plaque will also be on the inside recognizing them.”
Holland wanted to give special thanks to Jersey State Bank for providing the funding for the project.
“I also want to thank Paul Coffee – who I think wasn’t sure this was ever gonna happen,” Holland said. “Special thanks to him because without his commitment and dedication and input, I don’t think we could have got the construction cost down to something that was doable.”
Holland said the building is designed to house the ambulance service or future expansion for patient rooms. In 90 days construction should get underway. Holland said the original estimated cost of the project was at around $750,000, but from the time of the projected cost to now, supplies have gone up and therefore, so has the projected cost. He also said that Jersey State Bank gave them a line of credit of up to $800,000.
Holland also said that the hospital would be contributing $50,000 towards furniture and equipment for the inside of the building once it was constructed.
