Monday, November 17, 2025
The Government of Ontario and Hamilton Health Sciences celebrated the grand opening of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby.
“With a 24/7 ER, expanded capacity and state-of-the-art equipment, the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital is a game-changer for the people of West Niagara, giving families peace of mind knowing that world-class health care is available close to home,” said Premier Doug Ford.
Supported by a provincial investment of nearly $250 million, Hamilton Health Sciences’ new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital is nearly 80 per cent larger than the facility it is replacing and is the first new hospital in Ontario to include all single-patient rooms. This facility will offer both inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, complex and palliative care and surgical services in new, more modern facilities, so the hospital can better serve the needs of people and families in West Niagara for years to come.
“The new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital marks a new era of health care in West Niagara. It raises the standard for high quality, sustainable and compassionate care close to home and is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together. On behalf of Hamilton Health Sciences, thank you to all levels of government, our partners, staff, physicians and the people of West Niagara for your trust and investment,” said Tracey MacArthur, president and CEO, Hamilton Health Sciences.
The new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital will provide patients and families with:
- Expanded patient capacity with the addition of nine new, fully private inpatient beds, bringing the total to 55 beds and six birthing suites
- A new, modern 24/7 emergency department
- Maternal and newborn services, including the six birthing suites
- Day surgical services, including three operating rooms and a procedure room to provide more patients with increased access to surgeries and procedures
- Increased outpatient care space to expand availability of consultation services
- Fully renovated and enhanced advanced diagnostic imaging suites including X-ray, mammography, echocardiography and ultrasound and CT scanning.
“Infrastructure Ontario is proud to mark the opening of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital with our partners at Hamilton Health Sciences and EllisDon. This modern facility builds on a 70-year legacy of care in West Niagara and reflects our commitment to delivering health-care infrastructure that strengthens communities. Congratulations to everyone whose collaboration made this milestone possible. This project reflects our shared commitment to building infrastructure that connects communities to the care they need,” said Angela Clayton, president and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario.
“The grand opening ceremony of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital represents a remarkable collective achievement. This milestone is the result of the dedicated efforts of hundreds of individuals, including the project team, skilled tradespeople, consultants and our partners at Hamilton Health Sciences and Infrastructure Ontario. Through meticulous planning, bold and innovative solutions and unwavering support, the hard work and commitment of these individuals will soon be evident to every patient, health-care professional and visitor in West Niagara for years to come,” said Randy Reymer, SVP and area manager, Southwestern Ontario, EllisDon
Featured image: Government and hospital leaders celebrated the grand opening of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital building today. The hospital opens to the public on November 24. Pictured, left to right: Indigenous Elder Grandmother Jackie, Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan, Tony Joosse, MPP Sam Oosterhoff, HHS President and CEO Tracey MacArthur, WLMH Site Director Catherine Duffin (with scissors), Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health and Deputy Premier. (Hamilton Health Sciences)
