Regional One Health Expands with $1.2 Billion Hospital Near Downtown Memphis

Regional One Health is expediting its plans to build a new hospital on the site of the former Commercial Appeal building in Memphis, following the Shelby County Commission's approval for a $24 million land purchase. This decision transitions from a decade-long redevelopment strategy to a more efficient timeline of five to seven years, enhancing healthcare access and minimizing disruptions to existing hospital operations. The new facility will include Memphis' only Level I trauma center, replacing outdated infrastructure and addressing growing patient volumes. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris highlighted the project's potential as a flagship academic medical center that will bridge the Medical District and Downtown Memphis, significantly impacting the community for the next century. Dr. Reginald Coopwood, President and CEO of Regional One Health, emphasized the flexibility and modernization that the new location will provide. The project is also expected to maintain over 3,000 local jobs, reinforcing its role as an economic anchor in the area.