Trinity Health Oakland in Pontiac has completed phase one of its four-phase, $48 million Emergency Department construction, which broke ground in the summer of 2024.
The initial phase added new patient bays, workflow-enhancing nursing stations, and an expanded employee locker room with private lockers, restrooms, and showers.
The Emergency Department, which is accessible on the hospital campus north of Square Lake Road along Woodward Avenue, will remain fully operational, 24/7, through the construction’s full completion in 2027.
“Construction is progressing smoothly, and although it’s being completed in phases due to our ongoing operation as a fully functioning Emergency Department, the new space is already receiving high praise from our patients, nurses, and physicians,” said Rahul Mehta, chief of the Emergency Department at Trinity Health Oakland.
Construction now moves to phase two, which will include the buildout of new corridors and trauma bays. This work will contribute to the doubling of the Emergency Department’s size to more than 50,000 square feet, when complete, and will include new patient exam rooms.
As one of Oakland County’s leading Trauma Centers, patients will have immediate access to a comprehensive range of resources, including trauma surgery, anesthesia, critical care, radiology, and other essential services.
The hospital also provides comprehensive emergency care in cardiology and orthopedics, and is home to the nation’s first Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, meaning it is officially recognized for its ability to perform life-saving clot removal procedures for stroke patients.
Additionally, as part of phase two, improvements to the ambulance entrance and triage area will help streamline patient transport for EMS personnel, leading to what hospital officials say will be faster medical interventions and ultimately better outcomes for patients.
The third and fourth phases of construction, which are expected to begin in 2026, will add a dedicated behavioral health unit and a space for pediatric-focused care, respectively.
“Entering a new phase of this project represents a major milestone in our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care,” says Dr. Fabian Fregoli, chief medical officer and president of Trinity Health Oakland. “This investment reinforces our promise to the communities we serve, which is to consistently provide high-quality emergency care as quickly and compassionately as we can.”
Construction of the Emergency Department is made possible through significant contributions from community donors, who have already covered more than half the cost of the project.
Individuals or organizations interested in making a contribution can contact Craig Peiser, director of major gifts and corporate philanthropy at Trinity Health – Southeast Michigan, at craig.peiser@trinity-health.org or they can give online here.
Trinity Health Michigan is a leading health care provider and one of the state’s largest employers. With more than 24,000 full-time employees serving 29 counties, Trinity Health Michigan is composed of nine hospitals located in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Howell, Livonia, Muskegon, Oakland, and Shelby, and two medical groups.
The health system has 2,314 beds and 5,446 physicians and advanced practice providers. With operating revenues of $4.16 billion, Trinity Health Michigan states it returns $184 million back to their local communities each year.
Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, home health and hospice agencies and 23 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides a full continuum of care for Michigan residents.
