Regional One Health and Shelby County leaders have announced the project team that will design and build a new Regional One Health facility.
The new facility promises to transform community health, drive economic vitality, and foster learning and innovation.
At a press conference Monday, September 29, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Regional One Health president and CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD, announced a defining step forward for the health of the Greater Memphis community. They announced the project team that will design and build a new Regional One Health facility that will transform community health, drive economic vitality, and foster learning and innovation.
“It is exciting news that we can announce the firms that were selected to design and construct the first academic medical center in Memphis,” said Dr. Coopwood. “We are pleased that we were able to attract some of the best national talent in healthcare companies specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction. These companies have partnered with local firms, ensuring that a significant portion of this investment remains right here in Memphis.”
Covalus Allworld, a Covalus and Allworld Project Management joint venture, was selected in October 2024 as the program management firm for Regional One Health’s new campus.
The team players announced Monday include:
- HDR – Architecture and Interior Design firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, partnering with local firms Self + Tucker Architects, brg3s, METICULOUS and Cornerstone.
- Memphis Healthcare Builders – Construction Management firm, a Turner Construction, Flintco Construction, Nickson General Contractors, and Fifer & Associates joint venture.
- Magnusson Klemencic Associates – Structural Engineering firm based in Seattle, Washington.
- Salas O’Brien – Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering firm based in Irvine, California, partnering with local firm Innovative Engineering Services.
“I’m thrilled to be celebrating this step in the design of the new Regional One Health,” said Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. “Shelby County’s investment is a historic commitment to the health and future of our community. Together, we’re not just building a hospital, we’re building a healthier future.”
Regional One Health, a cornerstone of Memphis healthcare for nearly 200 years, has a legacy deeply rooted in the Memphis community.
The hospital system provides critical services to the community that only it can provide. Regional One Health is the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center within 150 miles and the only verified Burn Center within 400 miles.
It is also home to high-risk obstetrical services and the oldest NICU in the state. Modernization safeguards these resources for future generations.
The journey forward towards designing a new, modern facility starts with a significant investment from Shelby County, of $500 million. The funding from the county will be combined with philanthropy and other funding sources to complete this transformational project.
The new facility will accommodate:
- Bed Tower
- Trauma and Burn
- Women and Infants
- Expanded emergency department
- Post-Acute Services
- Oncology
- Modernized Ancillary Service Suites
“We are pleased that we were able to attract some of the best national talent in healthcare companies specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction,” Dr. Coopwood said “These companies have partnered with local firms, ensuring that a significant portion of this investment remains right here in Memphis.”
A modern facility is not a luxury, but rather a necessity to provide quality health care, medical innovation, and to ensure the long-term health of the greater Memphis community.
In addition to healing, this project will bring economic growth.
- $693.6 million to $892.3 million in economic growth from 2023 – 2027
- 3,600 construction jobs and 2,300 secondary jobs
- $37 million in state tax revenue
This initiative is a shared commitment to building a healthier future for every Memphian for generations to come. The new facility is set to be a beacon of hope and healing for the community, reimagining the way healthcare is perceived and delivered in Memphis.