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Recently several of us at UHS had the opportunity to witness a milestone moment—placing the final beam atop the steel structure of the new Wilson Main Tower of UHS Wilson Medical Center. This “topping out” ceremony commemorated finishing the major steel structure phase of the tower. For several days prior, the white-painted top beam was held at ground level so Team UHS members could stop by, sign their names and express sentiments in writing.

The topping out marked our incredible progress with the Wilson Project and showed our commitment to keeping patients at the center of everything we do. When completed, the six-story, 183,375-square-foot Wilson Main Tower will include 120 private patient rooms in a beautiful building full of natural light.

We celebrated by joining our design and construction team partners, Chianis + Anderson Architects and LeChase Construction. Using the gigantic 340-foot-tall crane on site, the final steel beam was installed more than 100 feet above ground level. It’s part of almost 2,000 tons of steel used throughout the tower.

Topping-out ceremonies are a tradition in the construction field, signaling a milestone in work. Everyone takes a moment to celebrate the progress made and thank all involved. We look forward to opening day in mid-2024. The goal is to create an exceptional patient experience and provide our medical and surgical patients with a world-class facility. The modernization of the UHS Wilson campus will benefit future generations across the Southern Tier region, supporting the quality of care we provide and expanding UHS’ ability to recruit and retain outstanding healthcare providers. That’s why we’re excited to open the doors and begin caring for people in this amazing new space.

John M. Carrig

PRESIDENT & CEO OF UHS