ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Sutter Health broke ground April 23 on a new care center that will expand access to specialty healthcare services for Elk Grove and surrounding communities, according to a news release issued by the healthcare providers.

The $67.8 million, 56,000-square-foot, two-story facility will be located on the Sutter Elk Grove Campus at Laguna and Big Horn boulevards. It will offer services in cardiology, neurology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, urology and other specialties. Construction is scheduled to begin in May and be completed by Fall 2026, according to Sutter Health.

The new care center will add 22 physicians to the Elk Grove community, joining 11 existing doctors already practicing at the campus. Currently, the campus offers services including primary care, orthopedics, podiatry, women’s health, urology, reconstructive plastic surgery, urgent care and an ambulatory surgery center.

“Today’s groundbreaking is another notable milestone in our systemwide strategy to expand access and better serve our patients and communities with connected and convenient care,” said Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Sutter Health, in the release.

When completed, the expanded facility will include specialty clinics for dermatology and Mohs surgery, gastroenterology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics and more.

“We are creating a comprehensive healthcare destination, ensuring residents can access advanced specialty services right in their community,” Rachael McKinney, president of Sutter Health’s Greater Sacramento Division, said in the release.

The Elk Grove project is part of Sutter’s larger plan to expand access to care across Northern California. According to the release, Sutter is also building new care centers in Folsom, Roseville and Sacramento’s Arden-Arcade neighborhood. Elk Grove, which now has nearly 200,000 residents, was once among the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

“This expansion represents a significant step forward in our commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of this growing community,” said Dr. Michael Conroy, president and CEO of Sutter Medical Group, in the statement.

The care center will complement existing services such as a surgery center, lab, imaging and ancillary services to provide a “one-stop-shop” for healthcare needs, according to the release.

Sutter Health also announced a new orthopedics and sports medicine center in Downtown Sacramento on J Street a few days prior.  

“With the support of local medical groups and community physician partners, our teams will provide the care needed by everyone from everyday athletes to ‘weekend warriors’ alike to provide the care they need to reach their full potential and empower them to return to doing what they love with confidence,” Todd Smith, orthopedic surgeon and chief physician executive for Sutter Health said in a news release announcing the new sports medicine facility.

Rep. Doris Matsui, who represents California’s 7th Congressional District, praised the project in a statement included in the release. 

“This new care center will not only strengthen the region’s healthcare infrastructure, it will make care more convenient and responsive for families across our district,” Matsui said.

Sutter Health, a not-for-profit health system serving nearly 3.5 million patients, plans to open dozens of new care centers across Northern California by 2027. 

The goal, according to the release, is to improve access to primary and specialty care, reduce patient travel times and provide more timely healthcare services.