Huntsville Hospital wants to build 2 $30 million free-standing emergency rooms: Here’s where they’d be
Huntsville Hospital Health System leaders announced they are interested in building new emergency departments across Huntsville.
According to WHNT News, the hospital system needs approvals from the State of Alabama to build the free-standing centers. Hospital leaders want to build them in Hampton Cove and North Huntsville.
The plans are prompted by rapid growth in the metro area, President and CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health Systems, Jeff Samz, said. The stand-alone centers could accommodate current growth while preparing for the future.
The hospital is also expanding Madison Hospital’s existing emergency department by six beds. That will increase capacity by 25%.
Samz says he plans to fast-track the process for the new free-standing emergency centers. He submitted a letter of intent to the state and plans to formally apply for a Certificate of Need later in the summer.
His team plans on completing the design by the winter and beginning construction in 2026.
The total cost is approximately $60 million. Each free-standing emergency department is $30 million, including the costs of construction and equipment.
The exact locations have not been released.
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