New Wishard Facilities Approved

Eighty-three percent of those who voted in yesterday's elections said "yes" to the proposal to build a new Wishard hospital and healthcare complex downtown. The project will result in a 1.2-million-square-foot facility with approximately 300 inpatient beds, and will carry a price tag of $754 million.

Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital and the Board of Health buildings between West Michigan and West 10th streets will soon be demolished to make way for the new construction.

Wishard's mission places special emphasis on the underserved and vulnerable populations of Marion County, and the hospital has received many awards in recent years for excellent service.