Schneck Medical Center has announced a major expansion project. Stephanie Furlow, director of marketing and public relations for the Seymour hospital, says the expansion “focuses on providing enhanced access to medical and specialist care.”

Hospital officials say that the multi-year, multi-phase expansion will be built on the northwest side of the main campus along Tipton Street. It is slated to include a five-story medical office building and a parking garage. They add that additional surgical areas will also be developed within the main hospital to better serve patients. Completion of the project is expected in 2019.

“Since 1911, Schneck has been a vital part of the communities we serve. As our communities have grown, so has Schneck by adding services and specialties to meet the medical needs of the area,” said Warren Forgey, President/CEO of Schneck Medical Center. “Our steadfast commitment to providing the highest quality care makes Schneck better able to expand the services offered in the communities we serve.”

Furlow says that the medical center expansion reinforces Schneck’s commitment to providing the most advanced technology and high-quality, accessible care.