South Jersey Health System ushers in new era by embarking on multi-year project adding 168,000 square feet of clinical space, and more parking to Mullica Hill campus, to answer rapid and projected patient growth and offer next generation care

Yesterday, Inspira Health celebrated the groundbreaking of its Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill expansion, which when complete, will add 168,000-square-feet to the campus. This expansion project includes a new 150,000 square foot 5-story wing that will extend out toward Rt. 55, an overbuild to the right of the hospital’s main entrance, the renovation of various clinical and non-clinical spaces on the first floor, and expanded parking capacity.

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Inspira Health marked its project’s groundbreaking with a celebratory event featuring elected officials, organizational leadership, clinicians, and community partners. (L to R: Jim Jefferson, Deputy Director, Gloucester County Board of Commissioners; NJ Assemblyman Dave Bailey, Legislative District 3; Elizabeth Betsy Ryan, Board Chair, Inspira Health Board; Frank DiMarco, Director, Gloucester County Board of Commissioners; Amy B. Mansue president, CEO, Inspira Health; Dawn Flitcraft, Board Chair, Inspira Hospital Board; Donald Norcross, U.S. Congressman; Jefferson Van Drew, U.S. Congressman; James Bonner, D.O. Chair, Emergency Medicine, Inspira Health; Warren E. Moore, FACHE; EVP, COO; Lou Manzo, Mayor, Harrison Township.) (Photo: Business Wire)

The Mullica Hill project will allow Inspira to expand its capabilities and enhance its services, ensuring greater capacity at its Gloucester County hospital. Services that will be expanded and enhanced on the campus include the Intensive Care Unit, Medical/Surgical, Maternal Child Health, Observation, Imaging (MRI and CT), Interventional Radiology, and Graduate Medical Education (including a simulation lab for hospital residents).

“As a leading health care provider, we are always looking to propel the organization forward to ensure sustainable growth for the long term,” said Warren E. Moore, FACHE, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Inspira Health. “Today, we are excited to officially break ground on this new multi-year initiative to continue providing advanced care for our community through an expanded Mullica Hill campus. I want to thank our partners for their ongoing support on this major project that will have a lasting impact for years to come for Gloucester County and the South Jersey region.”

With a $240 million investment, Inspira is making a significant economic impact through the Mullica Hill expansion. The project will create 500 jobs for tradespersons during the construction phase, and over 100 new permanent positions upon completion. The first phase of construction will include the new wing, the overbuild that will expand maternity services, and parking lot expansion. Renovation of existing space will begin in the Fall of 2026. The new wing and overbuild are expected to be open for patients in the first quarter of 2027. Several areas of the new construction will be shelled out for future expansion projects.

“Our focus remains steadfast on continuing to provide outstanding patient outcomes, compassionate care, and continually evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of the Southern New Jersey communities we serve,” said Lydia Stockman, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Inspira Medical Centers. “We are excited to start this project, which marks a new era for Inspira Health and the surrounding communities. When completed, this expansion will allow us to care for even more members of our community and provide our clinical teams with an expanded environment for our patients, for years to come.”

Inspira marked the project’s groundbreaking with a celebratory event featuring elected officials, organizational leadership, clinicians, and community partners.

About Inspira Health

Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization and a regional leader in physician training, with 283 medical residents and fellows in 16 nationally accredited programs.

The system traces its roots to 1899 and comprises four medical centers, two comprehensive cancer centers, nine multi-specialty health centers, and locations throughout South Jersey. These include urgent care; outpatient imaging and rehabilitation; sleep medicine labs; cardiac testing facilities; behavioral health, digestive health and wound care centers; home care and hospice; and more than 35 primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Camden and Atlantic counties. Additionally, Inspira EMS services six South Jersey counties.

Inspira’s 1,200-member medical staff and more than 7,800 employees provide an unwavering commitment to delivering a superior patient experience at every point of the journey. Technology and innovation investments provide a robust provider directory and a range of services, including online scheduling and virtual visits for both primary and specialty care providers. With a commitment to multi-channel digital access, Inspira is able to meet consumer demand for self-service and personalized care options.

Accredited by DNV Healthcare and committed to the principles of high reliability, Inspira Health is focused on clinical excellence and patient safety. For more information about Inspira Health, visit http://www.InspiraHealthNetwork.org or call 1-800-INSPIRA.

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