Beginning next week, SSM Health St. Francis Hospital in Maryville will be temporarily diverting patients and visitors from the hospital’s main entrance for a two-phase construction project.

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 25, the inside walls of the front lobby will be torn down in preparation for a new roof. Patients and visitors will be redirected to the old front entrance just south of the emergency department or the north entrance of the north wing depending on service needed. Additional hospital staff and volunteers as well as extra signage will be available to assist.

The initial phase of the project is in preparation for a new roof over the lobby area. The current fiberglass covering has been deteriorating over the years, causing mold and odor issues. The new gable roof will be constructed of glass and metal.

The roof replacement phase of the project will begin on July 30 and take four weeks to complete, through August 24. During this time, patients and visitors will again be diverted to the alternate entrances. Large equipment operation will be used during this portion of the project and extra caution will be taken to assure safe access to the hospital. 

Cancer care and infusion services patients will be directed to the old front entrance of the hospital while patients that need to register for any service other than the cancer clinic or infusion services will be asked to use the north wing entrance. All emergency patients are to use the ambulance bay entrance to the department.

Should there be any questions or concerns regarding this two-phased project, please contact the hospital’s community relations and development office at (660) 562-7933.