Aspirus Plans for Chippewa Falls
Aspirus Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic
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Aspirus Health teamed up with construction partners and community leaders in a groundbreaking celebration for its new hospital and clinic in Chippewa Falls on Thursday, August 14.
“At Aspirus, we proudly serve rural and small-town communities, and this project strengthens our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of Chippewa Falls and the surrounding area—with compassion, expertise, and excellence,” said Matt Heywood, President and CEO of Aspirus Health. “We listened to the community, and this project directly answers what you’ve told us: you want more local health care options, and you deserve the very best.”
Crews began clearing and preparing the 22-acre site on Chippewa Crossing Boulevard earlier this year. The project will also add new roads to improve access to the future hospital campus. In the weeks ahead, construction teams will begin work on the approximately 35,000-square-foot facility, a major step toward closing health care gaps in the region.
“We know how vital these services are to the Chippewa Falls community, said Jason Krueger, vice president and general manager of Boldt, the general contractor for the new hospital. “We’ll be employing a variety of innovative approaches to construction, including offsite fabrication, to help Aspirus bring this essential hospital online quickly so patients can start accessing these services sooner.”
The facility will deliver an emergency department with 10 treatment rooms, 10 inpatient beds, an on-site clinic with 12 treatment rooms, imaging services (X-ray and CT), laboratory services, and a pharmacy.
“We’re thrilled to expand and elevate local care while boosting the local economy,” said Jason Troxell, Aspirus Wisconsin Northwest Region President. “We welcome the chance to connect with our neighbors as we heal people, promote health, and strengthen communities.”
The estimated completion date of Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic is September 2026.
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“In our rapidly changing world, we understand that we must advance new care models. Through thoughtful planning and collaboration, we look forward to meeting current local care needs and growing with the community for generations to come.”
– Matt Heywood, Aspirus Health President and CEO |
What Aspirus is looking to do in Chippewa Falls
- Aspirus intends to meet important and immediate community needs by building a new hospital and clinic in Chippewa Falls. Initially, the facility will provide primary, emergency and inpatient hospital care, as well as basic lab and imaging services and a pharmacy.
- Aspirus is committed to working closely with the residents and City of Chippewa Falls, the State Legislature and the Governor’s Office as we progress plans.
- Aspirus could complete construction and begin serving the community in as little as 18 months.
We are local to Wisconsin
- Aspirus is headquartered in Wausau. We’re no stranger to serving the needs of Wisconsin residents and communities.
- Patients will also have access to the larger Aspirus Health network of physicians and specialists.
- Aspirus has demonstrated expertise in providing health care in cities like Chippewa Falls.
- Driven by a team of 14,000 employees, Aspirus operates 18 hospitals and more than 130 outpatient locations across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as northeastern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Hospital Renderings
Renderings are preliminary and subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you looking to do in Chippewa Falls?
Aspirus is looking to address the critical and immediate local care needs by building a facility providing primary care, emergency and hospital care, as well as basic lab and imaging services. Since the closure of HSHS hospitals, Aspirus expanded services and access at our Stanley and Medford locations to the east. We feel now is the time to further advance our mission to heal people, promote health and strengthen the Chippewa Falls community.
Are you building a new hospital?
Yes. We have completed research and analysis of community needs. We have determined that a new service model will allow us to quickly fill vital care gaps and provide flexibility to expand to meet future needs.
Where will the new hospital be?
Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic will be located on Chippewa Crossing Boulevard across the street from Fire Station #1. The location will provide
- Convenient access to Highway 29.
- A healing environment.
- Sufficient acreage to support future expansion.
What services will be available at the new hospital?
Emergency services, medical beds, lab and imaging diagnostic services, and a primary care clinic. Aspirus has been in ongoing communications with local officials and stakeholders to determine the most appropriate level of care for the Chippewa Falls community.
How will this hospital help the needs of the community?
Aspirus believes the best way to rapidly fill critical local care gaps is by building a progressive new facility offering primary, emergency and hospital care, as well as basic lab and imaging services.
What is the timing and next steps?
Aspirus held a groundbreaking on Thursday, August 14 and has a goal of opening for patient care in September of 2026.