Children’s Mercy (Kansas City, Mo.) plans to build a pediatric hospital in Springfield, Mo., according to a news release.
The provider is partnering with nonprofit housing and supportive services organization Mercy Springfield Communities (Springfield, Mo.) on the project, which comprises a 2-story facility that spans 40,000 square feet.
The new children’s hospital will house Mercy Primary Pediatrics and Children’s Mercy pediatric specialty care.
Services will include inpatient care, a pediatric intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric surgery, emergency department, and pediatric physical and occupational therapy.
Construction is expected to begin by the end of the year and be completed by the end of 2026.
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