Oakland County Hospital Plans $48M Emergency Department Expansion

PONTIAC, MI — An Oakland County hospital is getting a massive upgrade.

Trinity Health Oakland, located on Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, announced Tuesday that said it's building a new $48 million emergency department, according to the hospital.

The upgrades are needed to increase the department's space to allow for larger patient care rooms and specialized units, according to the hospital.

Crews will add roughly 30,000 square feet to the department, bringing it to 50,000 square feet of total overall, according to the hospital.

Other upgrades that are part of the massive project include:

• A dedicated behavioral health unit that will increase our capacity to serve patients and provide care in a private, dignified setting.
• Dedicated space for pediatric-focused care.
• A newly constructed ambulance entrance designed to streamline the process for EMS vehicles and improve their turnaround time for patient drop-offs and re-deployments.
• An enhanced lobby aimed at creating a more efficient and smooth triage process for patients.
• New and additional trauma bays.

The Emergency Department will remain fully operational and continue to operate 24/7 until construction of the new space is completed in 2027, according to the hospital.

"The upgrades will also address the specialized needs of patients with behavioral health issues, ensuring they receive highly compassionate, effective support," Chief Medical Officer and President of Trinity Health Oakland Fabian Fregoli said. "Taken together, these improvements will elevate the quality of care we deliver to our patients and the overall experience they have while under our care."

Construction broke ground in June 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2027, according to the hospital.

The hospital said the project has been possible thanks to "significant contributions" from community donors, who have covered nearly half of the cost.