CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI (OnFocus) – Aspirus finalized the purchase of 22.1 acres of land in Chippewa Falls on Thursday, Feb. 27, and plans to break ground on a new hospital this spring. The project marks a significant step toward helping close health care gaps in the region.
The new hospital will be located on Chippewa Crossing Boulevard, directly across from Fire Station No. 1, near the intersection of Chippewa Crossing and Seymour Cray Sr. boulevards. Initial services will include primary care, emergency services, inpatient care, as well as basic lab and imaging capabilities.
“This project aligns with our mission to provide much-needed health care services to the community,” said Sid Sczygelski, Senior Vice President of Special Projects for Aspirus Health. “We believe our experience in rural and small-city health care will enable us to serve the people of Chippewa Falls and the surrounding area with excellence and compassion.”
Phase one of the hospital is expected to be approximately 27,000 square feet and will feature an emergency department with 10 treatment rooms and 10 inpatient beds. The hospital will also house an on-site clinic with 10 treatment rooms, imaging services (X-ray and CT), laboratory services and dietary offerings. Plans include the addition of a helipad to support emergency transport needs.
Construction will begin with site preparation, including the addition of new roads to improve access to the hospital campus. Aspirus has partnered with Wisconsin-based firms REI for civil engineering and HGA for architectural planning. Aspirus anticipates completing the facility and welcoming patients as quickly as 18 months or less.
“We are committed to meeting the health care needs of Chippewa Falls residents and providing essential services now and in the future,” Sczygelski said.
Visit www.aspirus.org/chippewafalls for more information about the project.
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