PERU, IN (June 11, 2010) – Excitement is in the air around Dukes Memorial Hospital as Phase I of the $3.6 million dollar renovation to the Medical/Surgical floor and the Intensive Care Unit nears completion. Brand new equipment and furniture is arriving daily and being assembled in each of the areas. State-of-the-art Stryker GoBed II and Epic II patient beds, heart monitors, flat screen LCD televisions, bedside tables and chairs are just some of the new items that are being placed in each patient room.

Stryker Medical is the leading manufacturer of medical patient handling equipment and their Stryker GoBed II and Epic II patient beds are designed with BackSmart Technology – ergonomic-based design that dramatically reduces the risk of caregiver injury and also improves overall patient outcomes. “Dukes ultimate goal is to enhance the overall comfort of our patients and their families and by selecting industry-leading products such as these for each of our patient rooms we are proving our dedication to reaching that goal,” said Debra Close, President and CEO. 

Currently all of the finishing touches are being done to each area and once they are completed the units will be opened up for use. That is also when Phase II of the Medical/Surgical renovation will begin. It is Dukes goal to have the entire renovation project completed by the end of summer.

Dukes Memorial Hospital is a health care organization with the primary mission of offering high quality, acute hearth care and preventative medical care in a caring and compassionate manner to all people who live in, work in or visit Miami County and its surrounding areas. Dukes Memorial Hospital is committed to building a healthier community. For further information, please call 765-472-8016 or visit our website www.dukesmemorialhosp.com