01-03-2025
Aspirus completes purchase of land for new CF hospital
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Aspirus Health has completed the purchase of 22.1 acres in the southeast corner of Chippewa Falls and it plans to break ground on a new hospital this spring.
'This project aligns with our mission to provide much-needed health care services to the community,' said Sid Sczygelski, senior vice president of special projects for Aspirus Health. 'We believe our experience in rural and small-city health care will enable us to serve the people of Chippewa Falls and the surrounding area with excellence and compassion.'
Aspirus finalized the purchase Thursday. The hospital site is on the north side of Chippewa Crossing Boulevard, across from the city's fire station.
Phase one of the hospital is expected to be approximately 27,000 square feet and will feature an emergency department with 10 treatment rooms and 10 inpatient beds, a press release states. The hospital will also house an on-site clinic with 10 treatment rooms, imaging services (X-ray and CT), laboratory services and dietary offerings. Plans include a helipad to support emergency transport needs.
Construction will begin with site preparation, including the addition of new roads to improve access to the hospital campus. Aspirus has partnered with Wisconsin-based firms REI for civil engineering and HGA for architectural planning. Aspirus anticipates completing the facility and welcoming patients as quickly as 18 months or less.
'We are committed to meeting the health care needs of Chippewa Falls residents and providing essential services now and in the future,' Sczygelski said.
Estimated employment is 38 full-time workers along with 17 part-time employees.
With a team of 14,000 employees, Wausau-based Aspirus operates 18 hospitals and more than 130 outpatient locations across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as northeastern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a press release states.
