Friday, November 11, 2011

USA Children's & Women's Hospital Holds Topping Out Ceremony

USA Children's & Women's Hospital held its Topping Out ceremony on Nov. 11. At the event, a tree was lifted to the highest point of the structure to signify the progress that has been made on the hospital's expansion and to recognize those who have been involved. Construction began in November 2010 and the expansion is expected to be completed in 2013.

USA Children's & Women's Hospital Administrator Owen Bailey points to the tree before it's lifted to the top floor of the hospital's expansion.


Construction workers and contractors, among others, were recognized at the event.

Dr. Charles Hamm, professor of pediatrics, spoke of the hope that this new addition represented and the impact it will have on children and families in our commnity.

USA Children's & Women's Hospital patient instructs the crane operator to "lift that tree."