The hospital grew with the city until 1970 where it housed 1000 beds.
Gradually, over the years, the hospital grew in size and stature.
Through the years the hospital gradually grew into one of the biggest medical facilities in Israel.
The hospital will grow to 181 beds, with capacity for future expansion.
However, the old hospital soon grew too small for the growing population of the town.
The current hospital has grown in four stages since then.
Over the years, the hospital expanded and grew as additional services were offered.
The hospital expanded as the city's health care needs grew.
A major expansion between 1959 and 1962 saw the hospital grow from 123 beds to 354.
This hospital existed and grew until the fire that burned it down.