MIDDLETON — October 6 saw a delightful open house in the new facilities of Our Lady of Hope Clinic.
Having been in successful operation for more than 10 years, Our Lady of Hope Clinic has outgrown its previous space and recently moved to a new location at 6255 University Ave., Ste. 204, in Middleton.
The open house allowed people a chance to tour the new space and appreciate the many benefits that it brings to the clinic’s service to its patients.
At roughly double the square footage, the new location puts administration offices and clinic facilities in the same space with additional organization and storage structures which allows for more efficient service to patients.
This advantage, coupled with several new exam rooms, allows Our Lady of Hope Clinic to expand its patient care team — a wonderful way to be ready for the increasing number of member patients eager for the quality, life-affirming care that Our Lady of Hope Clinic offers.
There is a new physical therapy space that allows patients to see a physical therapist more conveniently and a new imaging room, which creates a better space for ultrasounds.
Another major change is an expanded waiting room which combined with new technology makes for a more efficient patient check-in.
The space was also upgraded with new flooring, paint, and furniture, which means that the new location is not only more spacious and functional but also brighter and more beautiful.
It also has a lovely blue color scheme which is a nod to Our Lady present throughout the Clinic’s branding.
The members of the public who came to view the space were glad to see that the move improves many practical details, but maintains the deep concern for the individual and quality of care which is at the heart of the Clinic’s medical practice.
Blessing the facility
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison, present to bless the new space, commented on this aspect of the Clinic’s mission.
“Our Lady of Hope Clinic is a beautiful expression of so many of the principles of Catholic social teaching . . . We think of subsidiarity. I know we think of these vast healthcare systems sometimes where the individual can get lost. Our Lady of Hope Clinic has grown and yet it is still beautifully small, where no one gets lost here because everyone is individually welcomed, loved, received, and receive what they need.”
The bishop added, “I know that when people come here you don’t see them as a number or just as a patient, but really as someone created by God, redeemed by Christ.”
Embracing human dignity
The Clinic is now better equipped to continue this mission of medical care that profoundly embraces human dignity and directs itself to each individual’s needs.
In order not to interrupt its care of patients, Our Lady of Hope Clinic made a swift transition to the new space, being closed for less than a week before reopening.
For this reason, donations to the capital campaign, Hope for the Future, are still welcome.
The transition is a positive step that is indicative of the fact that although there are many issues in the healthcare industry as a whole, personalized, charitable care can not only survive those challenges but also be the reason a clinic thrives and expands.
For more information on Our Lady of Hope Clinic, go to ourladyofhopeclinic.org