St. Elizabeth Healthcare Postpones Construction of Greendale Hospital

Construction was slated to start sometime this year.

(Greendale, Ind.) – St. Elizabeth has been actively planning a new hospital campus in Greendale.

Groundbreaking was expected for an undecided date in 2025, but an announcement was made on Wednesday that construction will be postponed. 

The decision was made due to the following factors:

“First, there has been an enormous increase in construction costs since we initially made the decision to build a new hospital. Second, we have seen changes in how our patients seek care to pre-pandemic state which was a trend to outpatient care versus inpatient stays. With these shifting trends, we need to take the time to plan a facility that will meet needs for generations to come,” reads a statement from St. Elizabeth.

Until a new campus is constructed, St. Elizabeth will continue to serve the community at their hospital campus in Lawrenceburg, along with the Cancer Center and Urgent Care in Greendale, and more than 16 physicians’ locations.

“This decision to postpone construction of our new facility was not made lightly, and we remain fully committed to projects that will address the changing needs of the community for many years to come. We hope that this decision reflects our dedication to the residents of Southeastern Indiana by ensuring the provision of the highest quality care in a financially responsible manner,” the statement from St. Elizabeth continued.

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