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PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY MISCHARACTERIZES

SHORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PLANS

Good afternoon/evening,

In behalf of Shore Memorial Hospital I am writing to clarify a recent article in the Press of Atlantic City which incorrectly implied that the hospital is putting the later part of its expansion plans on hold and greatly mischaracterized the hospital’s development plans.

Shore Memorial is simply asking the Somers Point Planning Board next month to approve the construction of a four-story parking garage instead of a planned six-story structure.
 
After a careful analysis, the hospital has determined that a four-story parking garage will fully meet the needs of our patients, employees and the surrounding community. We also feel it is prudent to avoid diverting resources to excess construction during these economic times. The more than $5 million the hospital stands to save on construction will help Shore Memorial continue to create jobs and deliver the highest-quality patient care to the community.
 
Meanwhile, the hospital continues to follow its master development plan that delineates a footprint of growth for the next 25 to 30 years. The centerpiece of our plan is a new 135,000 square foot surgical pavilion, which is scheduled to open in June 2011. Outfitted with the latest technology in a spacious and comfortable environment, the surgical pavilion will deliver a new standard of patient care to the community.
 
Shore Memorial is woven into the fabric of Somers Point, and the hospital’s commitment to the community has never been stronger. We’re investing in our facilities, we’re investing in patient care and we’re investing in our community.

Please feel free to reach out to me with further questions.


Thank you,
Courtney Spahr


Courtney Spahr
Public Relations Coordinator
Shore Memorial Hospital
1 E. New York Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244