Author: Sarah Barber
"Together, MSU Health Care and McLaren will combine the latest imaging technology with the clinical and research expertise of talented providers, technologists, and researchers. We will provide quicker and more accurate diagnosis, shorter wait times, and research, to meet the growing need in our community."
The new McLaren health care campus opening spring 2022 is already growing with the addition of another medical services building, officials announced at a groundbreaking event today. The new 60,200-square-foot building will be developed by Lansing-based Gillespie Group.
“In developing the new health care campus for Greater Lansing, we have maintained a focus on adding new ways for patients to access care and strengthen the partnership between McLaren and MSU Health Care,” said Kirk Ray, president and CEO, McLaren Greater Lansing. “The new facility will launch an innovative model for diagnostic imaging care between McLaren and MSU Health Care and make it easier for patients to receive radiologic exams.”
Development of the facility will employ 100-150 construction workers. The Christman Company, based in Lansing, is the construction manager for the development. The construction is expected to take 16 months with a target completion date of Summer 2023.
“We are not developing just a typical medical office building. This building will be a destination for outpatient care to meet the needs of the residents in this region and beyond,” said Pat Gillespie, president, Gillespie Group. “It is inspiring to know that this development will impact our community and health for generations to come.”
The largest component of the facility will be a new outpatient imaging center which is a joint venture between McLaren and MSU Health Care to improve access to state-of the-art, low-dose digitized diagnostic technology. The center includes a full suite of imaging capabilities featuring all-new equipment in the more than 20,000-square-foot space. All four innovative wide-bore MRI systems will have new Siemens technology to allow for faster scanning times. Additional services include a new digital PET/CT scanner and CT scanners offering faster scanning times and lower doses of isotope. This center is focused on patient comfort and convenience including on-site parking and evening and weekend hours. McLaren and MSU Health Care are also working to expand programs to train the next generation of physicians and in diagnostic imaging services.
“This project is a result of many years of collaboration,” said Seth Ciabotti, CEO, MSU Health Care. “Together, MSU Health Care and McLaren will combine the latest imaging technology with the clinical and research expertise of talented providers, technologists, and researchers. We will provide quicker and more accurate diagnosis, shorter wait times, and research, to meet the growing need in our community.”
When McLaren announced the new health care campus and expanded partnerships with Michigan State University in 2017, it was the beginning of reshaping the University Health Park (formerly known as the University Corporate Research Park), part of the MSU Innovation Network.
“We are thrilled to see additional facilities being developed to support the mission of the University Health Park,” said David Washburn, executive director, Michigan State University Foundation. “This very ground and surrounding area anchored by McLaren will become a premier destination for medical research and education and will be a beacon for medical innovation.”
The building will be owned by Pat Gillespie, Tom and Lupe Izzo, and Steve Wickens.
More information about the project can be found at mclaren.org/lansing.