Construction is now underway on a new hospital for Walker, Dade and Catoosa counties. CHI Memorial recently broke ground on a new $126-million facility that will feature 64 patient rooms, a 24-bed emergency department, an eight bed intensive care unit, five operating rooms and two endoscopy suites.
“This new hospital will be a beacon of hope,” said Janelle Reilly, market CEO, CHI Memorial. “The facility will connect with the Skillern Cancer Center that already exists and our CHI Memorial Parkway Medical Building to form a unified campus for both inpatient and outpatient services. It will enhance access and convenience for patients and ensure the highest quality care is delivered.”
“The patients that I care for here in my office on this campus appreciate being able to obtain cardiac services close to where they live and work,” said Dr. Aditya Mandawat. “When the new hospital opens, I am pleased to have access to advanced cardiac imaging, alongside the new state-of-the-art emergency room that will allow us to rapidly assess patients experiencing chest pain, as well as other emergencies.”
The new hospital will replace an 80-year old facility that currently sits on the Walker-Catoosa county line. It is scheduled to open in late 2025.
