Public Hearing on NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital

Beloit Health System (BHS) and FHN are conducting a public hearing about NorthPointe Health, a proposed new collaboration aimed at enhancing healthcare access and services in our community, at the Roscoe Township Community Center at Founders Park located at 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe, IL. They are moving forward with the proposal to establish the NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital, a 10-bed facility designed to improve healthcare access, keep patients closer to home, and strengthen regional health services. Community members are encouraged to attend and learn more about the proposal.

The two organizations have jointly submitted a proposal to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to seek approval for this project, which is designed to enhance healthcare delivery while allowing both hospitals to remain independent.

Due to the recent elimination of inpatient beds in Rockford’s Northwest region, FHN and BHS discussed reallocating 10 of FHN’s beds to the Roscoe region.

Key Points of the Proposal:

According to the two organizations, the 10-bed hospital would improve access to care and reduce the need for patients to travel outside their community for routine or emergency services.

This project will enable both hospitals to remain independent while sharing resources, fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare.

The partnership seeks to strengthen regional healthcare infrastructure by offering a broader range of specialist services through shared staffing.

“Together, we are exploring options that could lead to a facility that benefits our communities,” stated Mark Gridley President and CEO of FHN. “We look forward to working with the Illinois Health and Facilities Board to advance this proposal and, hopefully, bring this vision to life.”

“This is an exciting step toward strengthening healthcare in our region,” said Tim McKevett, President and CEO of Beloit Health System. “Our goal is to improve access to vital services and keep patients connected to their community.”

Further details will be shared as the proposal progresses through the approval process. Both hospitals remain committed to serving their communities and enhancing regional health services.

Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board
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