Avera Health Announces $245 Million Expansion Project: What You Need to Know
Avera Health Announces $245 Million Expansion Project to Enhance Women and Children’s Care
Avera Health has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking $245 million project that will significantly expand its McKennan campus and Avera on Louise campus in Sioux Falls. The project includes the construction of a new six-story tower at the McKennan campus and a three-story digestive health services building at the Avera on Louise campus.
This project marks the largest building endeavor in Avera Health’s history, with a planned 350,000 square feet of space. The primary focus of the expansion is to enhance care for women and children, as well as to accommodate the growing demand for pediatric specialties in the region.
Avera Health currently sees over 1 million outpatient visits annually, and the new facilities aim to provide dedicated and centralized space for women’s and children’s acute care. The six-story tower at the McKennan campus will feature expanded services such as a newborn nursery, neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric hospital care, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Additionally, the project will consolidate Avera’s digestive health services into one building, freeing up space for orthopedics and cancer services. This strategic move will ensure that patients receive comprehensive care without the need to travel to other cities for treatment.
Construction on the new tower is expected to begin late summer, with completion slated for early 2027. The digestive health building is set to break ground in early summer and aims to open its doors by early 2026.
Avera Health’s President and CEO, Jim Dover, emphasized the organization’s commitment to providing top-notch medical care locally, stating, “You should not have to go out of town for medical care. We’re proud that people can receive their care here that’s on par with the best universities.”
The project has garnered significant support from philanthropists and community members, who see it as a tangible way to demonstrate Avera’s dedication to women and children’s health. With these new state-of-the-art facilities, Avera Health is poised to continue its mission of delivering exceptional healthcare services to the Sioux Falls community.