Spencer, IA (KICD)– The Spencer Radio Group’s Weekly Health Update was on location this week as Spencer Hospital celebrated the ceremonial ground breaking for the new Emergency Department.

President and CEO Bill Bumgarner says the project, which has been in the works for roughly five years is only being made possible because of the work and cooperation of a number of teams and individuals.

Senior Vice President of Patient Care and Operations Brenda Tiefenthaler says when complete, the new Emergency Department will solve a number of issues experienced in the current facility, including being visible to the public.

The next step in construction will involve crews raising the elevation of what was formerly known as the 100 block of East 11th Street which will later lead to the physical building starting to go up.