The Helston Packet on Ferbuary 1, 1996 New hospital heralds 'the start of a new era' THE £1.3-million extension at Helston Community Hospital was officially opened on Monday by Dame Rennie Fritchie, chairman of the South and west Regional Health Authority. It was a year ago that work began on the old cottage hospital to transform it into a modern, multi-purpose community hospital. The hospital is now three times the size and provides purpose-built accommodation with 20 beds and a 20-place day hospital for elderly people, together with outpatients and physiotherapy department. The many improvements include single rooms, some with en suite facilities.