Henry Ford Health has officially broken ground on its ambitious $2.2 billion hospital expansion in Detroit, marking a significant step forward in healthcare transformation. The expansion project, set to reshape Detroit’s medical landscape, includes a state-of-the-art hospital facility and a revitalized surrounding neighborhood. The new hospital will bring enhanced patient care and advanced medical technology to Detroit, positioning Henry Ford Health as a leader in healthcare innovation.
The plan involves building a new one-million-square-foot, 400-bed hospital tower adjacent to the existing Henry Ford Hospital. This development will serve as the centerpiece of Henry Ford Health’s campus, featuring the latest in healthcare design, enhanced patient amenities, and cutting-edge technology to provide the highest quality of care. The new facility aims to support a holistic approach to patient care, integrating modern medical advancements while fostering a more comfortable healing environment.
Dr. Steven Kalkanis, Executive Vice President and CEO of Henry Ford Hospital, emphasized that the project is more than just a structural change. “What we’re doing isn’t just a transformation of space,” he explained. “It’s a transformation of place, of potential and of impact.” He believes this development will position Detroit as a global destination for complex medical care, backed by some of the most talented professionals in the field.
The facility features a 20-story patient tower, with three floors dedicated explicitly to intensive inpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation, in collaboration with the renowned Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The emergency department will expand to 75,000 square feet and feature 100 private, flexible treatment spaces. The 432 patient rooms will have dedicated visitor space and high-tech amenities, such as touchscreen TVs and voice activation, providing comfort and convenience for patients and care teams. The new 28 operating rooms will handle complex surgeries, and five floors of specialized ICU units, including cardiovascular and neurological care, will enhance Henry Ford Health’s dedication to comprehensive treatment.
Alongside the hospital expansion, Henry Ford Health also focuses on community revitalization. The project includes a new green space, retail shops, and additional housing opportunities to create a thriving district around the hospital campus. These efforts highlight Henry Ford Health’s dedication to improving healthcare services and Detroit’s social and economic health.
The project, expected to take several years to complete, reflects Henry Ford Health’s long-term commitment to the Detroit community. Hospital operations will continue during construction, ensuring ongoing patient care. This expansion will ultimately create a world-class healthcare destination that aligns with the Henry Ford Health vision of providing exceptional services to patients across the region.
