Atrium begins construction
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has started construction on a new outpatient surgery center in northwest Greensboro, North Carolina.
Part of a broader expansion plan, the center aims to address rising regional demand for ambulatory surgical services. Scheduled to open in 2026, the facility will house multiple operating rooms and advanced procedural areas, targeting streamlined, efficient care for the community.
“Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist continues to serve thousands of patients in Greensboro, and we are committed to growing in Guilford County and offering more convenient and high-quality health care choices for our community, close to home,” Dr. David Zaas, president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, said in a press release. “This groundbreaking marks not only the beginning of a new outpatient surgery center, multispecialty medical office building and cancer center, but furthers our commitment to continued investments and growth in Greensboro.”
The outpatient surgery center will have three operating rooms and two procedure rooms. It will include specialty services in cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery and orthopedics.
The center is expected to serve both aging and underserved populations in the Triad region.
Prisma Health opens $32 million outpatient surgery center
In Greenville, South Carolina, Prisma Health has unveiled its newest facility: a $32 million outpatient surgery center that brings expanded care options to the region.
This facility, designed to reduce patient overflow in Prisma Health’s main hospital, will focus on providing streamlined, efficient surgical services.
With eight advanced operating rooms, the center is expected to handle high volumes of same-day procedures, in minimally invasive specialties such as ear, nose and throat, gynecology, colorectal, and general surgeries.
“Prisma is committed to expanding medical access to high-quality medical care — including outpatient surgical care — to our growing communities,” Prisma surgeon and urologist Dr. Patrick Springhart said a press release. “We’re excited to open our new center, which will offer outstanding care in a convenient setting that better meets patient needs.”
McLaren Bay Region’s plans for an advanced ASC
McLaren Bay Region has announced plans to establish a new advanced ambulatory care campus, aiming to expand its regional health care capabilities.
The proposed development will bring comprehensive outpatient services to Bay City, Michigan, catering to the community’s growing demand for ambulatory and specialty care.
The new ASC will feature state-of-the-art technology and advanced procedural rooms, intended to enhance McLaren’s ability to perform minimally invasive surgeries. The facility is set to improve accessibility and reduce wait times for outpatient procedures, supporting the local healthcare infrastructure.
Capital Healthcare Properties, HSG Medical plan ASC in Naperville
Capital Healthcare Properties, in collaboration with HSG Medical, announced its plans to develop a new ASC in Naperville, Illinois. This upcoming facility is expected to provide a variety of outpatient procedures, from orthopedics to ophthalmology, aiming to support Naperville’s growing population.
The developers said they intend for the facility to ease pressure on nearby hospitals and attract health care professionals to the area, contributing to Naperville’s health care expansion.
UVM Medical Center to delay ASC project
The University of Vermont Medical Center has confirmed a delay in its planned outpatient surgery center due to recent budget cuts.
Originally scheduled to launch in 2025, the project will face a postponement until funding can be secured, according to the center’s administration.
“This is not a step we wanted to take, because we know this will delay our ability to reduce wait times for surgeries that patients desperately need,” Dr. Stephen Leffler, president and chief operating officer of UVMMC, said in a statement. “We will continue to assess the situation and proceed as soon as we are able. In the meantime, we will do everything we can to minimize the impacts on our patients, communities and staff.”
Once completed, the ASC will provide various outpatient services, helping reduce patient load on the hospital’s main campus.
St. Elizabeth’s $50 million expansion in O’Fallon
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has announced a $50 million expansion at its O’Fallon, Illinois, campus, which includes a new ASC.
The expansion aims to accommodate the increasing demand for outpatient services in the area, providing specialized surgical care in a convenient location for patients.
The Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center will include four operating rooms and two procedure rooms.
NYU Langone’s $39 million orthopedic surgery center
NYU Langone Health has filed an application to build a $39 million orthopedic surgery center outside Manhattan, expanding its ambulatory network to serve patients in Westchester.
Executives said the center will cater to procedures such as knee replacements, minimally invasive spine surgeries and bone grafts, helping reduce the burden of long commutes to Manhattan for patients.
The facility will include four operating rooms, a 12-bay post-surgical recovery area, a waiting room, and additional spaces for consultations and exams. Although the project timeline remains undisclosed, NYU’s focus on expanding its freestanding ambulatory care facilities reflects its growth strategy, with outpatient visits accounting for 60% of its revenue.
