Advocate Plans $1 Billion Investment in South Side Health Care
New Hospital to Replace Trinity Hospital
Advocate Health Care is broadening its South Side presence through a $1 billion investment that includes expanding outpatient care and building a new hospital on the old U.S. Steel site.
An aerial photo shows where the new Advocate hospital will be built on the old U.S. Steel site.
New Hospital to Feature 52 Beds and Expanded Services
The new hospital will replace Advocate Trinity Hospital, a 263-bed hospital that’s been on the South Side since 1895.
The hospital system hopes the investment closes Chicago’s 30-year life expectancy gap between residents on the South and North sides, Advocate Trinity Hospital President Michelle Blakely told the Chicago Sun-Times.
“Over the next 10 years, we hope to change the trajectory of health outcomes on the South Side,” Blakely said. “We are striving to create health and wellness opportunities in a community that has been underserved and suffers from health disparities.”
Workforce Development Program to Create 1,000 Jobs
A total of $25 million will go toward a workforce development program that will lead to 1,000 jobs for South Siders within the next three years, Blakely said.
Outpatient Care Expansion to Include 10 Neighborhood Care Sites
A total of $700 million will go toward expanding primary care and outpatient services. Advocate will open 10 neighborhood care sites in existing community organizations like churches and YMCAs. Advocate plan to open three sites a year over the next few years.
Conclusion
Advocate’s $1 billion investment in South Side health care is a significant step towards improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities in the community. The new hospital and expanded outpatient care services will provide residents with access to quality health care and help to close the life expectancy gap between the South and North sides of Chicago.
FAQs
Q: When will the new hospital break ground?
A: Advocate hopes to break ground on the new hospital late next year.
Q: What will happen to Trinity Hospital?
A: The 115-year-old Trinity Hospital at 2320 E. 93rd St. will remain open until the new hospital is complete. Advocate plans on then demolishing the site and putting in a green space.
Q: What services will the new hospital offer?
A: The new hospital will include 36 surgery beds, four ICU beds, eight observation beds, a four-bed dialysis unit and an emergency room with 16 bays.
Q: How will Advocate address health disparities in the community?
A: Advocate will address health disparities by providing access to quality health care, expanding primary care and outpatient services, and creating a workforce development program that will lead to 1,000 jobs for South Siders within the next three years.
