News Summary

Memorial Health in Savannah is planning a significant $265 million expansion to improve healthcare services amid regional population growth. The new facility will feature a five-story patient tower, adding 90 operational beds, and a six-story parking garage for 1,000 vehicles. This project, anticipated to create hundreds of jobs, is part of ongoing investments in the Savannah region, which have exceeded $1 billion since 2018.

Memorial Health Announces $265 Million Expansion in Savannah

Savannah’s Memorial Health is set to construct a new $265 million facility to enhance healthcare services for the growing population in the region. This ambitious project will be located adjacent to the existing hospital tower at the Waters Avenue campus.

Key Features of the Expansion

• A new five-story patient tower, adding 90 operational beds and an additional floor for future use.
• A six-story parking garage, accommodating 1,000 vehicles.
• The first floor will include a new entrance, lobby, cafeteria, and dining space for patients and visitors.

According to Brad Talbert, CEO of Memorial Health, this expansion is crucial to address the increasing healthcare demands in Savannah and southeast Georgia.

Timeline and Financial Impact

While the exact start date for construction is still pending, an announcement is anticipated in the coming weeks. This project follows a $28 million campus development in Pooler, marking continued investment in the area.

Upon completion, HCA Healthcare, the parent company of Memorial Health, will have contributed over $1 billion to capital investments in the Savannah region since 2018. This expansion aims not only to improve hospital services but also to create hundreds of new jobs in the local economy.

Long-Term Goals

The expansion aligns with the projected population growth in Savannah, which necessitates enhanced healthcare provisions. Renovations will also be made to critical areas of the existing hospital, emphasizing modern comfort and technology, particularly in departments such as the NICU and gastrointestinal diagnostic unit.

Construction is expected to be completed in approximately three years, depending on the permitting process. Memorial Health remains committed to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community.

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• Savannah Now
• Wikipedia: Memorial Health
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• Albany Herald
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Memorial Health
• WTOC Renovations
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