UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge Announces Surgery Renovation and Expansion
May 16, 2025UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge is pleased to announce a surgery renovation and expansion project. The project is a $39.8 million investment and planning is underway. The plan is to break ground in summer 2025, with construction expected to take approximately 18 months.
“Surgical technology has advanced significantly in the 44 years since the current main operating suites were opened,” says Leah Glasgo, president, UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge. “This renovation enables us to accommodate the latest technology, recruit new surgeons, and ensure we continue to provide the highest quality care to our patients and community.”
The surgery renovation is designed to enhance patient satisfaction and improve team member efficiency by bringing inpatient surgery, outpatient surgery and sterile processing together in one convenient location. The upgraded facility will include five operating room suites, two endoscopy suites and 24 pre- and post-operative rooms. This includes building a new addition to the left of the main entrance.
“I’m really excited about all the great things happening at UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge,” says Glasgo. “From the announcement of Trinity Heart Center to this major surgery renovation and expansion, to all the community outreach our team is involved in, we are proud to continue growing our services and be the community’s trusted health partner.”
UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge currently offers eight different surgical specialties, performed by 18 physicians, and serves patients from a 60-mile radius.
The construction of the surgery renovation and expansion, with a total cost of $39.8 million, has seen remarkable commitment. Trinity Regional Medical Center will invest $29.9 million in this project. In addition, the Trinity Foundation will invest $7 million from unrestricted donor funds and is committed to a fundraising goal of $3 million to realize the full vision of the project. Donor contributions will play a vital role in completing the project and transforming surgical services at UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge. To support this project, consider donating to the Trinity Foundation online.
“Surgical technology has advanced significantly in the 44 years since the current main operating suites were opened. This renovation enables us to accommodate the latest technology, recruit new surgeons, and ensure we continue to provide the highest quality care to our patients and community.”
Project Design
Project Timeline
- May 19, 2025: Project Kicks Off Parking Lot Closes
- Week of June 2, 2025: Construction Fence Installed
- June 19, 2025: Trinity Foundation Donor Appreciation Event & Surgery Project Groundbreaking
- June-December 2025: Phase 1A: Surgery Addition Construction
- Mid-October 2025: Same Day Surgery Space Vacated for Renovation
- Pre/Post Rooms Move to 2 North
- Endo Moves to CVOR
- All Surgeries in Main OR
- Mid-October 2025-March 2027: Phase 1B: Same Day Surgery Renovation
- Early December 2025: Beam Signing & Placement
- March 2027: Occupancy of New Surgical Services Space