The Sconi

Aspirus Wausau Hospital has announced the completion of its emergency department expansion, with the latest section opening to patients on June 3. This marks the end of a multi-phase project aimed at addressing the growing demand for emergency and trauma services in the area.

The final phase introduces eight new patient rooms, bringing the total capacity to 30 treatment spaces. These new additions include advanced trauma and critical care rooms, reinforcing the hospital's role as a regional referral and tertiary care center.

The expansion project began in 2022 due to rising emergency volumes and the need for updated high-acuity care spaces. Originally, the Emergency Department had 18 beds. Each phase was carefully timed to ensure that patient care continued without interruption.

“This final phase is more than just physical space,” said Mason Lucca, Aspirus Wausau Hospital Emergency Department Director. “It represents our ongoing commitment to providing timely, high-quality emergency care to people throughout our service area.”

Now that construction is complete, the department is fully operational and ready to manage a wider range of emergency cases, from routine injuries to severe conditions.

For further details about Aspirus emergency services, visit aspirus.org.