1973 to 1989

In 1973 another major expansion project took place; a new south wing for administration was built. New departments and services, such as physical therapy and social services, were added. In 1975 the three-bed intensive care unit with cardiac monitors went into operation. Later that year the hospital emergency services expanded from one room to three rooms. In 1979 a number of patient rooms were taken out of service, reducing the number of beds to 50. Patient space was again decreased in 1981 to accommodate additional services. In January 1985 the patient-bed capacity was reduced again to 35.