BELOIT, WI. (Sept 20, 2024) – Beloit Health System is proposing the establishment of a new Neighborhood Hospital at its NorthPointe Health and Wellness Campus in Roscoe, Illinois, which has proudly been serving as a cornerstone of the Stateline Community for over 15 years. This initiative aims to strengthen local healthcare services and elevate patient outcomes by addressing several critical healthcare needs in the region as well as stemming outmigration to Wisconsin for hospital care.
Beloit Health System has held two listening sessions and plans to hold a third session on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6pm in the NorthPointe Community Room, 5605 East Rockton Road, Roscoe IL 61073. These sessions are free and open to the public. The public is encouraged to attend the listening session or learn more about the project by visiting www.beloithealthsystem.org/neighborhoodhospital to view the full proposal and sign the petition if so inclined.
The Illinois Health Facilities and Service Review Board meeting will be held October 29th in Bolingbrook Illinois where Beloit Health System will request a CON (certificate of need).
Key benefits from the establishment of a Neighborhood Hospital at the NorthPointe Campus include:
Addressing Primary Care Shortage
The U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration has identified a shortage of primary care health professionals in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Beloit Memorial Hospital’s new remote location will provide expanded access to care, helping to fill this gap.
“Too many residents in our area struggle to get timely appointments with primary care providers,” remarked Kapoor. “Competition for physicians, and advanced practice clinicians, remains fierce and investing in a modern new hospital positions our health system to recruit quality clinical talent to deliver high-quality primary care to this market.”
If approved, construction of the Neighborhood Hospital is scheduled to begin in 2025, with an anticipated opening in late 2026 or early 2027. The facility will create both new healthcare and construction jobs in the region.
Improving Emergency Care Access
In addition to primary care, the new Neighborhood Hospital will operate a full-service emergency department. This will offer a critical, life-saving option for emergency medical care to Roscoe residents and neighboring communities.
“When dealing with a medical emergency, swift access and prompt intervention is paramount,” Kapoor said. “Our new emergency department will allow patients to receive the urgent treatment they need, closer to home. Every second counts in an emergency.”
Alleviating High Bed Utilization on Beloit Campus
Beloit Memorial Hospital’s inpatient beds currently operate at high utilization rates. The new remote location will add 10 private inpatient beds, helping to alleviate this capacity strain.
“Expanding to all private rooms underscores our commitment to providing the best possible patient experience,” said Roger Kapoor, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President of Beloit Health System. “With these additional beds, we’ll be able to enhance privacy and reduce overcrowding.”
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About Beloit Health System
Beloit Health System is an independent community health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We offer world-class facilities and services to improve the overall health of the communities we serve with cornerstones for quality, engagement, integrity and patient satisfaction.
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If you would like more information about this release, please contact Lindsay Baumann, Manager of Marketing and Community Relations at Beloit Health System at 608.364.5206 or email lbaumann@beloithealthsystem.org