Construction of Trinity Health Hospital ProgressesConstruction of Trinity Health Hospital Progresses July 11, 2024 Trinity Health Hospital in Livingston County continues to advance in its construction. Despite uncertainties among the community, Trinity Health Livingston assures that its current location on Byron Road in Howell will remain open until 2026. John O’Malley, president of Trinity Health Livingston, emphasizes the hospital’s commitment to providing uninterrupted services until the new replacement hospital opens in 2026. He encourages the community to feel secure in utilizing the Howell location. Regarding the sale of the old campus, O’Malley states that Catholic Healthcare International (CHI) has signed a purchase agreement. However, CHI has yet to officially confirm any specific services they plan to offer at the site. Trinity Health will maintain a presence in Howell after the sale, but is determining which services would best support the community. The continuation of the lab and rehabilitation services is under consideration. Meanwhile, construction on the new hospital is ongoing, aiming for completion by October, allowing for interior work during winter. Renovations are also underway at Trinity Health Medical Center in Brighton. Trinity Health encourages the community to continue supporting them during these changes, as they strive to enhance patient care facilities. The new hospital’s main entrance will offer increased convenience and efficiency for patients and visitors. Furthermore, Trinity Health Livingston is launching the “Forging Our Future” campaign to raise funds for the completion of the new hospital. Vice President for Philanthropy Doug Ferrick highlights the campaign’s goal to engage the community and ensure exceptional care for the region. Additional information on the new hospital project is available through the attached link.
July 11, 2024
Jessica Mathews / [email protected]
Construction of the new Trinity Health Hospital in Livingston County is moving forward steadily.
Amid some confusion in the community, Trinity Health Livingston is also assuring that its old campus on Byron Road in Howell will remain open until 2026.
John O’Malley, president of Trinity Health Livingston and Trinity Health Medical Center – Brighton, recently told WHMI that they are seeing an increase in patients at Trinity Health Medical Center in Brighton and that they have received feedback that some community members believe the Byron Road hospital is closing or has already closed.
O’Malley previously sent a letter to patients, the community and staff assuring them that the old Howell hospital is open with all services, including a 24-hour emergency room.
O’Malley stressed that there are no changes and that services will continue uninterrupted until the new replacement hospital opens in 2026. They want people to feel comfortable with their Howell location.
As for the sale, O’Malley said they have signed a purchase agreement with Catholic Healthcare International, or CHI, and both parties are currently conducting their due diligence. He declined to speak on their behalf about what services they might offer. There are reports that it will house the “Terry Schiavo Home for the Brain Injured.” CHI has not officially confirmed anything yet.
O’Malley noted that Trinity will still have a presence in Howell after the sale, but they are still working to determine what services would best serve the community. He said there has been some discussion about continuing the lab, which is a very busy service and would be nice to continue providing. O’Malley said the rehab site will likely remain, but nothing has been finalized yet and evaluations are underway to see what makes the most sense to keep at the site. He added that they will evaluate all of the services they bring to the community to make sure they are the most needed and can be provided in the safest way possible.
In the meantime, O’Malley said construction on the new hospital is moving forward and the goal is to have it wrapped up by October so they can work on the interior over the winter. He said they are also simultaneously renovating Trinity Health Medical Center in Brighton, which is on the same campus location along the Grand River in Genoa Township. O’Malley asked the community to “stay with us,” because there’s a lot going on and they’re working to continue helping patients during the project.
O’Malley said the new state-of-the-art facility will allow them to continue serving the Livingston County community and surrounding areas for decades to come. There will be one main entrance for patients and the community to come in, which O’Malley said will be convenient and not as confusing, but also very efficient. He said the main entrance is currently closed and under construction.
Trinity Health Livingston is also taking another step toward its ongoing “Forging Our Future” campaign, which aims to raise $5(m) million in philanthropic gifts to complete construction of its replacement hospital.
Vice President for Philanthropy Doug Ferrick said the capital campaign will support the new hospital – he noted that the care that went into the design is “pretty breathtaking” and they’re excited to engage the community to support the grand vision. He said they’ve assembled a campaign committee of 18 community members who will help spread the word, encourage others to get involved and provide leadership on the ground to see the campaign through to a successful conclusion. Ferrick added that the new facility will provide a quality resource for everyone in the community to receive and have access to exceptional care.
More information about the new project is available via the attached link.
