Emergency Services Facility Expansion and Renovation Project

New and Improved Emergency Services Space

In May of 2022, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to kick-off the Emergency Services Facility Expansion and Renovation project. Total cost for this project was expected to be ~$14 million. The IMH Foundation committed to raising $4 million over a 5‑year campaign, the highest-level capital campaign in the Foundation’s history.

With the completion of the expansion and renovation project, the new IMH Emergency Department boasts a new entrance with a covered driveway, larger waiting room space, two-bay ambulance garage, and a centralized nursing station which allows a line of sight to their 13 new treatment rooms. Updates have also been made to create isolation capabilities through negative air pressure, and to enhance patient and staff safety. 

The new facility better equips the Emergency Department staff in caring for a growing number of patients in need of emergency services. For patients, the improvements make an unwanted emergency room visit a little more comfortable.

John Evans

Instrumental in the Capital Campaign supporting the Emergency Services Facility Expansion and Renovation project was long-time Laramie resident, real estate developer, and philanthropist, John Evans. Early in the campaign, John offered a gift with a matching opportunity for all donations made to the project. This generous gift encouraged community engagement and elevated the profile of the campaign. He requested dedication of the space be made in the memory of his late wife, Janey Hampton, stating, ​“This was Janey’s legacy. She wanted to do something meaningful for the hospital, something that would last. I am very proud to see this project through and to know that Janey’s giving spirit will continue to make an impact in the lives of others.” 

With the support from John, not only financially, but through his involvement in engagement opportunities where he spoke to members of the community about the importance of philanthropy and giving back to the community, the Capital Campaign exceeded its original fundraising goal in record time. The IMH Foundation completed the Capital Campaign efforts in December 2024, raising over $7.5M towards the project.

Janey Hampton Evans Emergency Services

More than just a facility upgrade, the project reflects a deeper commitment to quality healthcare. Hospital leaders noted that the improvements not only meet the rising demands, but also support the skilled professionals who care for the community every day. 

The naming of the new facility, ​“Janey Hampton Evans Emergency Services”, marks the final step in a project that has transformed emergency care in Albany County and left a lasting tribute to a woman remembered for her warmth, grace, and desire to give back. ​“She was just one of those people who went out of her way to be kind,” John said. ​“This was her wish, to make a lasting difference. And now, she has.”