Sentinel photo by LIV SUYDAM
Construction on the new Sleep Lab at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital began in October and will continue throughout 2025, marking a significant upgrade for the local healthcare facility.
LEWISTOWN — Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital has recently initiated extensive renovations to its sleep lab, with a projected investment of $5.1 million aimed at enhancing patient care in the small-town healthcare setting.
“Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is constructing a new sleep lab on the second floor of the hospital, which will expand our capacity to provide prompt and effective service to our patients,” expressed AJ Hartsock, associate vice president of Operations at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.
Work on the sleep lab commenced in October 2024, with renovations slated to continue throughout 2025, transforming the hospital’s sleep study capabilities.
According to Hartsock, the enhanced sleep lab will feature five state-of-the-art beds that will “provide for increased access to (our) patients and the ability to schedule sleep studies in a timely manner,” significantly improving patient experience.
The comprehensive project involves the construction of a new sleep lab, the conversion of the previous sleep lab into additional inpatient rooms, the creation of further inpatient facilities on the sixth floor, and renovations to existing patient rooms on the third and fourth floors.
Sentinel photo by LIV SUYDAM
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is on a journey to all private rooms to ensure patients can experience enhanced privacy, comfort, and family support. Pictured is a room in the early stages of being transitioned into a private space.
“We’re on a journey to all private rooms at the hospital ensuring our patients will benefit from improved privacy, sleep quality, improved doctor-to-patient communication, and the ability to accommodate more family members comfortably,” added Senior Marketing Strategist Valerie Reed.
Hartsock stated that Geisinger takes considerable pride in the level of care they provide to Mifflin County and its neighboring communities. The Geisinger-Lewistown location has been a vital resource for the community, consistently delivering “high-quality, patient-centered care.”
“These projects are crucial as we continue to see the number of our inpatients increase each year. We’re grateful to be able to upgrade our facility in order to accommodate this growth and meet the ever-growing healthcare needs of our community,” stressed Hartsock.
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital’s renovations are expected to substantially improve community health outcomes, as patients will experience fewer falls and benefit from enhanced privacy, sleep quality, and doctor-patient communication.
According to Hartsock, the significant investments being made to enhance Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital underscore the commitment the hospital has to making improved health care more accessible for patients in Central Pennsylvania.
