Aspirus Health Announces Plans to Build Hospital in Chippewa Falls

Friday, November 15th, 2024 -- 10:01 AM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Wausau-based Aspirus Health has announced plans for a new hospital in Chippewa Falls, according to Mike Leischner with WSAU.

“Since the March 2024 closure of HSHS hospitals in the Chippewa Valley, there has been an unmet need for emergency and inpatient hospital services,” said Aspirus President and CEO Matt Heywood.

“To help fill that gap, Aspirus expanded services and access in Stanley and Medford, which are located to the east of Chippewa Falls. After months of investigation and productive conversations with local officials, we have created a plan to build a facility where residents could access emergency care, inpatient hospital services and primary care.”

Aspirus is working to secure a site for the proposed facility near Highway 29. Once that is in hand, they estimate construction could be completed in as little as 18 months, pending necessary approvals.

Aspirus is working on the project with the engineering firm REI and the architectural firm HGA. No further information, including a potential grand opening date, has been announced.

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