A milestone is in the making this December for the construction of Loma Linda University’s Health new hospital complex, and employees can be part of it.
On Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 5 and 6, you can sign what will be the ceremonial final beam of the 16-story steel frame of the future Medical Center. The beam will be placed outside the current Medical Center and Children’s Hospital main entrances, and volunteers will be on site from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to facilitate individuals who’d like to add their signature.
“I hope many of you will take the time to sign the beam and be a part of this important moment in our history,” said Kerry Heinrich, JD, CEO of Loma Linda University Medical Center.
The following week, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, this ceremonial final beam will be placed during a Topping Off ceremony, a traditional event during the construction of high-rise buildings. It marks the moment the building’s top structural height has been reached.
The new building will also feature a nine-story tower to expand Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. The steel frame for the children’s tower was completed in September.