Published: February 25, 2025
LANSING, Mich. – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is committed to creating a best-in-class behavioral health facility to meet the critical needs of adults and adolescents in Mid-Michigan. The project requires final approval from the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
To ensure the new facility meets the needs of both patients and care teams, it must be in proximity to the UM Health-Sparrow Emergency Department, have sufficient acreage for a calming outdoor clinical environment and an internal layout that complies with regulatory requirements for clinical services and supports safety.
Unfortunately, the current building is not equipped to meet these needs.
The old Eastern High School was constructed nearly a century ago to serve students and teachers, but years of deterioration, including extensive water damage, mold and asbestos, have left it beyond repair and unsuitable for safe, effective clinical care.
Given these challenges, the building is being thoughtfully removed to make way for a modern facility designed specifically to meet the community’s behavioral health needs.
To honor the history and legacy of Eastern High School, we are working with alumni to preserve meaningful artifacts and establish a memorial garden on the site.
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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is Mid-Michigan’s premier health care organization and includes hospitals in Lansing, Carson City, Charlotte, Ionia and St. Johns, as well as UM Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Care Network, the Michigan Athletic Club, and AL!VE. UM Health-Sparrow is part of University of Michigan Health. Through the dedication of our 10,000 team members, UM Health-Sparrow pursues a vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in quality and patient experience. For more information, visit UofMHealthSparrow.org.