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Huntsville Hospital looks to build 2 new free-standing ER facilities
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Addressing a major need for the rapidly growing Huntsville metro area, Huntsville Hospital announced the proposal of two new emergency care facilities.
Upon approval by the State of Alabama, Huntsville Hospital will build two free-standing emergency departments (FEDs)—one in Hampton Cove and another in north Huntsville.
New ER facilities address need for health care infrastructure
Jeff Samz, President and CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System, said the hospital has submitted a letter of intent to the State of Alabama and will formally apply for a Certificate of Need later this summer.
Samz said the hospital hopes to fast-track these projects upon approval, with the plan to complete the design this winter and begin construction of the FEDs in the spring of 2026.
He estimated that the investment in each free-standing emergency department would be $30 million, including construction and equipment. No details were released as to exact locations of the proposed FEDs.
“All of us know the growth challenges that our community is facing. We are taking definitive steps to increase access to emergency care in every part of our community. The healthcare investment that we will make in north Huntsville will be the largest ever made there. It will be historic. We look forward to receiving approval, so we can get started.”
Jeff Samz, President and CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System
In addition to the new FEDs, an expansion to the ER facilities at Huntsville Hospital’s Madison location is in the works. The project expands the existing emergency department by six beds, increasing capacity by 25%.
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