South Shore Hospital to Expand

WEYMOUTH, MA — After a failed merger with Partners HealthCare, South Shore Hospital in Weymouth is now upgrading their facilities and software.

The hospital recently announced that they have received a $137 million bond from the state’s economic development agency, according to the Boston Globe. The rest will be covered by donations.

As part of the upgrade, the hospital is planning to add two floors to a current building, construct a new critical-care unit for patients needing complex care, and convert the current critical care unit into a medical and surgical area with 24 new beds.

The electronic records upgrade is expected to run about $160 million.