Atrium Health is breaking ground on a brand-new, freestanding emergency medical facility in northwestern Mecklenburg County.
Atrium Health Mountain Island Emergency Department will be conveniently located in Mountain Island, directly off Highway 16 and near I-485 in northwestern Mecklenburg County.
When the construction is complete, the 12,500 sq. ft. standalone facility will be fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology in its six emergency department rooms and a trauma room. There is also a three-bay triage area, two observation beds, imaging services and a laboratory and pharmacy services to support the facility.
Construction on the new emergency department is expected to take approximately 10-11 months, with a grand opening slated by the end of the year.