Parkridge Medical Center Unveils New $99 Million Patient Tower to Boost Critical Care Capacity
Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga has opened a new $99 million patient tower, expanding its critical care capacity.
Chattanooga, TN, November 7, 2026 — Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga has announced the opening of its new patient tower. The facility represents a significant investment of $99 million and is designed to enhance the hospital’s critical care capabilities.
The expansion project focuses on increasing the capacity for critical care services, a vital component of hospital operations that serves patients with life-threatening injuries and illnesses. The specific details regarding the number of beds or specialized units within the new tower were not immediately provided. Similarly, the timeline for the tower’s construction or when it became operational beyond its recent opening was not detailed.
The $99 million figure indicates a substantial commitment by Parkridge Medical Center to upgrade its infrastructure and services within the Chattanooga community. Expanding critical care capacity is often a response to growing patient needs or advancements in medical treatment that require more specialized facilities.
Information regarding the contractor, architects, or any specific new medical technologies or services being introduced with this expansion was not included in the details available. The primary stated goal of the new tower is to broaden the hospital’s ability to provide intensive medical support to patients requiring the highest level of care.
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