In Troy, Michigan, a vacant 7.28 acre land will soon be transformed into a new health clinic by the University of Michigan Health. The property, which was once the headquarters of Kmart, will cost $4.42 million to purchase and 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. According to Marschall S. Runge, the CEO of Michigan Medicine, this move is an important step towards achieving this goal.
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. This project aligns with 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.
In addition to providing increased access to specialized care, the new building will be constructed following U-M guidelines for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) to minimize negative environmental impacts. This commitment to sustainability reflects U-M’s ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and promote healthier living among its patients and staff.