HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital invites community to tour new Center for Advanced Surgery

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur is inviting the community to come tour its new Center for Advanced Surgery.

An open house will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second floor of the hospital in the Surgery Family Lounge.

The new Center features state-of-the-art surgical suites and sterile processing department.

Tim Layman, President and Chief Administrative Officer at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, said, "This open house in an opportunity for our community to be part of our journey. We are proud to invest in spaces and technology that enhance patient safety and elevate the care we provide, and it's important to us that we share that progress with the people we serve. Inviting the public to go behind the scenes helps build understanding, trust, and connection to the care happening here every day."

You will be able to take guided tours of the new surgical suites, see the latest technology and robotics, educational displays about the future of health care in Decatur, and meet members of the clinical team.

The event is free and open to the public. Families are welcome.

The four, 700 sq. ft. surgical suites and adjacent sterile processing department are part of the hospital's $90 million renovation project with other spaces such as the renewed Chapel and upgraded inpatient units opening throughout 2026.