Tower Transformation: Events Mark Major Milestone
Joyful gatherings celebrate the construction progress and symbolize an exciting new chapter for Cape Cod Healthcare.
Tower Ceremony: A Momentous Occasion
Our team, donors Peter and Pamela Barbey, and Suffolk Construction crews gathered on Tuesday, October 10, for a momentous occasion – to celebrate the placement of the last steel beam atop the Barbey Patient Care Tower at Cape Cod Hospital.
The new oncology and cardiology services tower, expected to be completed by early 2025, is a transformative step toward the future for Cape Cod Healthcare.
As part of the major milestone, CCHC team members, the Barbeys and construction crews signed the beam, which was painted white and adorned with a small evergreen tree and an American flag. This custom celebrates the construction progress, honors the building crew and is the first introduction of the building to the public.
Click through the slideshow of photos that capture the morning’s team spirit and joyful moments at the ceremony. To view slideshow, click on arrow at right.
Donors Peter and Pamela Barbey with Michael Lauf, President and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare, at the topping-off ceremony on October 10, 2023.
Mike Bachstein, VP of Facilities Management, and the Suffolk crew have a lot to smile about: The project is right on schedule.
Suffolk crews put the signed beam into place.
The final steel beam is painted white, and adorned with an American flag and a small evergreen tree. This tradition celebrates the construction process and is viewed as the first introduction of the building to the public.
“This new tower represents our commitment to this community,” said Mike Lauf during the ceremony.
CCHC Team Members invited to sign the beam
On October 18 and 19, Cape Cod Healthcare team members were invited to sign the symbolic tower beam at Cape Cod Hospital before it became a permanent part of the Barbey Patient Care Tower.
Dee M., was the first one to pick up a Sharpie and sign the beam early Wednesday morning. “I’ve worked at the hospital for 48 years,” said Dee, “so it was an honor to sign to the beam, and be part of history of Cape Cod Hospital.”
Click through the slideshow of photos that capture closeups of inspiring words and CCHC Team Members signing the beam. To view slideshow, click on arrow at right.
Clinical staff make their mark and become part of history.
Dee M. was the first staff member to pick up a Sharpie and sign the beam on the morning of October 18.
Team Maternity: Nurse educator Rosanna Burke (in red) joins maternity nurses Heather Corbett (in back), Sara Dionisio (front left) and Amber Hand at the beam signing earlier this month.
CCHC team members making a lasting impression on the hospital campus.
CCHC team member’s signatures are part of building a bright future.
Maternity nurse educator Rosanna Burke participates in the joyful occasion.
Many signed the beam with inspirational phrases.
Well-wishes written on steel beam leaves a memorable mark.
