The University of Michigan Health has announced plans to purchase a 7.28-acre plot of vacant land in Troy, Michigan, for $4.42 million. The former Kmart headquarters will soon be transformed into a new health clinic that will serve as the starting point for a broader and deeper presence of U-M Health in southeast Michigan. The goal is to create a statewide network of care that allows patients to receive world-class healthcare close to home.
The new facility in Troy is expected to offer innovative clinical programs, such as multi-disciplinary cancer care, under the leadership of David Miller, M.D., the president of U-M Health. According to Marschall S. Runge, the CEO of Michigan Medicine, this move will serve as the starting point for a broader and deeper presence of U-M Health in southeast Michigan.
Furthermore, the new building will be constructed following U-M guidelines for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) to minimize negative environmental impacts. This project is part of several initiatives aimed at increasing patient access, including the upcoming D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion in Ann Arbor and the Ypsilanti Health Center in downtown Ypsilanti, set to open later this year.
With these expansions, U-M Health aims to provide increased patient access and improve healthcare outcomes across Southeast Michigan by offering specialized care services that cater specifically to their needs.
The new health clinic in Troy will be an addition to U-M’s growing network of medical facilities across Southeast Michigan that are designed with patient care at the forefront of their operations. With this expansion, U-M aims to continue its mission of providing world-class healthcare services close to home while also minimizing negative environmental impacts through sustainable building practices.
Overall, this move marks an exciting time for U-M Health as they continue their efforts towards improving healthcare outcomes while also making it more accessible and convenient for patients across Southeast Michigan.