It is becoming increasingly difficult to miss the progress being made on the new Marietta Memorial Sistersville Hospital as construction continues along Route 2 in Sistersville.

The $35 million, state-of-the-art medical facility is quickly taking shape and is expected to provide a significant addition to health care services in Tyler County and the surrounding area. A fall 2027 opening is currently planned for the new hospital.

The approximately 30,000-square-foot facility will be designed to provide expanded medical services close to home. Plans call for a 4,500-square-foot emergency department, inpatient beds and a variety of specialty services.

Among those specialty services planned for the new facility are cardiology and orthopedics, along with additional health care services designed to meet the needs of area residents.

The new hospital represents a significant investment in the future of health care in Sistersville and Tyler County. Its location along Route 2 also provides a highly visible reminder of the ongoing project as residents and travelers pass through the community.

Funding for the project is coming from a combination of state, local and private sources. More than $10 million has already been committed through support from the West Virginia Water Development Authority, Tyler County, the City of Sistersville and private donors. Additional fundraising is continuing through the hospital’s capital campaign as supporters work to bridge the remaining funding gap.

For a community that has long valued having quality health care available close to home, the construction of the new Marietta Memorial Sistersville Hospital represents more than a new building. It represents an investment in the future of Sistersville and the surrounding communities.

As construction continues and the building becomes more visible each week, the planned fall 2027 opening is moving from an idea on paper to a tangible reality for residents eagerly watching the project take shape.