Trinity Health Ann Arbor Announces $60.5 Million Renovation and Expansion of Emergency Department

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Nov. 10, 2025) – Trinity Health Ann Arbor has announced a multi-phased, three-year, $60.5 million renovation and expansion of its Emergency Department (ED). Construction of the new space is expected to be completed in late 2028.

Construction plans include the renovation of 44,600 square feet of the existing Emergency Department (ED) and an adjacent dialysis area, along with a 13,100-square-foot expansion to better meet the growing needs of Washtenaw County and surrounding communities. Work is scheduled to begin this month. Trinity Health Ann Arbor, a Level 1 Trauma Center, will remain fully operational throughout the construction process.

“As a recognized leader and trusted health care partner, our hospital is committed to responding to the voices of our patients, colleagues and the communities we serve,” said Alonzo T. Lewis, president of Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Livingston, Oakland, and Livonia. “Recently, that feedback has been clear — upgrade our Emergency Department to ensure an appropriate care environment to match the increasing complexity and evolving needs of those that entrust us with their care.”

Key Project Goals:

• Capacity Expansion: The renovation and addition will increase the ED's capacity, increasing the number of private rooms and stretcher bays to eliminate hallway chairs and stretchers, providing the appropriate patient care setting. In this way, the project will directly tackle overcrowding issues, creating a safe, private, healing environment for both patients and health care providers.
• Enhanced Patient and Family Experience: The design will incorporate improved spaces for family members, ensuring greater comfort and accessibility.
• Support for Staff and Clinical Operations: Additional staff areas will be integrated into the design, promoting a more efficient workflow, better resource allocation, and enhanced safety for colleagues.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The ED will feature flexible spaces equipped with advanced technology, ensuring it meets the highest standards of emergency care today and in the future. An additional CT scanner will also offer timely imaging directly in the ED.

The design development phase, which is now complete, involved several collaborative meetings, as well as the engagement of hospital staff from several different disciplines, to ensure plans reflect the needs and wishes of health care providers and teams. This inclusive approach inspired a shared vision for an advanced ED that prioritizes patient-centered care by enabling improved workflow and processes.

Today’s announcement follows the 2024 announcement of a new $48 million ED at Trinity Health Oakland’s campus along Woodward Avenue in Oakland County, reinforcing the health system’s commitment to a unified strategy to elevate emergency care in southeast Michigan.

As demand for emergency services continues to grow, Trinity Health is proactively investing in modern, patient-centered environments that support both high-quality care and efficient clinical workflows. These enhancements are designed to accommodate increasing patient volumes and the rising complexity of care, while also creating a more supportive space for caregivers.

“Everyone in our community depends on a strong Emergency Department, one that delivers timely, high-quality care in a setting designed for today’s health care realities,” said David Vandenberg, M.D., chief medical officer of Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Trinity Health Livingston. “That’s exactly what this project delivers. It’s a win for our patients, their families, and our dedicated colleagues who show up every day to provide exceptional care. I commend Alonzo, our Board, and Trinity Health for their vision and commitment to providing excellent care. This investment reflects a deep understanding of where health care is, where it is headed, and a bold willingness to meet that future head-on.”

The Emergency Department (ED) construction project is being funded through designated capital investment dollars from both Trinity Health’s national system office and Trinity Health Ann Arbor, along with generous donor support. To make a philanthropic gift in support of Trinity Health Ann Arbor’s ED project, corporate donors and individuals can contact AJ Quackenbush, gift officer, philanthropy, Trinity Health – Southeast Michigan, at aj.quackenbush@trinity-health.org or 734-655-2876.