Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Regional One Health president and CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD, have 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.
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 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.
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 and modernized ancillary service suites.
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.
