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Spaarne Gasthuis to build entirely new hospital in Haarlem

Spaarne Gasthuis plans to build a new hospital in Haarlem-Zuid by 2033 to consolidate clinical and emergency care services. Consequently, the Hoofddorp branch will be repurposed into a day hospital for outpatient treatments and diagnostic services.

The Spaarne Gasthuis has announced plans to construct an entirely new hospital facility in Haarlem-Zuid. The new building will be erected on the current parking lot adjacent to the existing site in Schalkwijk and is expected to be operational by 2033. Once completed, this location will house all clinical and emergency care services for the organization. Interim director Ingrid Wolf stated that this modernization is necessary to support future medical techniques and more efficient organizational structures, ensuring high-quality care for years to come. The current hospital in Haarlem-Zuid will remain active until the new facility is finished.

This restructuring will lead to changes for other Spaarne Gasthuis locations. The Hoofddorp branch will transition into a day hospital, focusing on outpatient appointments, diagnostic tests, and treatments that do not require overnight stays. It will continue to host the oncology day center in partnership with the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital. Meanwhile, the Haarlem-Noord location will continue to provide specialist consultations and routine medical examinations.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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