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Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative presents plan for 48‑bed hospital in Lake Hallie
Summary
Representatives of the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative told the Lake Hallie Village Board they aim to build a nonprofit, full‑service 48‑bed hospital (about 150,000 sq ft) on private land, and are pursuing use of the St. Joseph’s facility as a temporary site while construction proceeds.
Representatives from the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative outlined plans to build a nonprofit, full‑service hospital in Lake Hallie and answered board questions during the March 17 meeting.
Mike Sanders said the cooperative is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with more than 1,100 community members and is working to build the hospital on land owned by Dave Markquart. "they are looking at is a 48‑bed hospital, about 150,000 square feet with about 400 – 500 possible jobs," Sanders said. Patty Darley told the board that the cooperative is pursuing use of the St. Joseph’s facility as an interim site and that negotiations are "about 95% there" to secure that location while the new hospital is built.
Board members pressed presenters on services and timing. Chief Orgon asked whether the cooperative planned to provide direct mental‑health care; the presenters said they currently do not plan to offer that service directly but are seeking a partner to provide it. Mr. Lehmann asked when St. Joseph’s would be available; presenters said the deal was just finalized the prior week and an opening date was not yet determined.
Presenters emphasized local ownership and reinvestment: Sanders told the board that cooperative dividends would remain in the community. No formal vote or action was taken; the presentation was informational and the board did not make commitments regarding approvals, permits or financing at the meeting.
