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July 10th, 2025- Update
Beloit Health System and FHN Announce Creation of NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital
Beloit, WI — July 10, 2025 — Following the successful joint announcement at the NorthPointe Campus today, Beloit Health System (BHS) and FHN are pleased to officially unveil NorthPointe Health, a proposed new collaboration aimed at enhancing healthcare access and services in our community. They are moving forward with the proposal to establish the NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital, a 10-bed facility designed to improve healthcare access, keep patients closer to home, and strengthen regional health services.
The organizations have jointly submitted a proposal to the Illinois Health and Facilities Board to seek approval for this project, which is designed to enhance healthcare delivery while allowing both hospitals to remain independent. The proposed hospital, called NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital, would serve as a community-focused healthcare hub, helping to keep patients in their local area and providing essential services closer to home.
Due to the recent elimination of inpatient beds in Rockford’s Northwest region, FHN and BHS discussed the need to reallocate 10 of FHN’s beds to the Roscoe region to better serve the community’s needs. This proposed hospital aims to help fill some of those gaps by providing local inpatient services and improving access to care.
As part of the process, a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 15th at 2:00 pm at the Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, to gather community feedback and support for the project. Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more about the proposal, and show their support.
Key Points of the Proposal:
The 10-bed hospital aims to improve access to care and reduce the need for patients to travel outside their community for routine or emergency services.
This project will enable both hospitals to remain independent while sharing resources, fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare.
The partnership seeks to strengthen regional healthcare infrastructure by offering a broader range of specialist services through shared staffing.
“Together, we are exploring options that could lead to a facility that benefits our communities,” stated Mark Gridley President and CEO of FHN. “We look forward to working with the Illinois Health and Facilities Board to advance this proposal and, hopefully, bring this vision to life.”
“This is an exciting step toward strengthening healthcare in our region,” said Tim McKevett, President and CEO of Beloit Health System. “Our goal is to improve access to vital services and keep patients connected to their community.”
Further details will be shared as the proposal progresses through the approval process. Both hospitals remain committed to serving their communities and enhancing regional health services.
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Beloit Health System to Re-Present Certificate of Need Application for NorthPointe Campus Expansion in January Following Denial
Beloit Health System presented its application for a Certificate of Need (CON) permit to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to establish a NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital. While the proposal did not achieve the six votes required for approval, it will be reconsidered at the next Board meeting in January 2025. The proposal includes a 10-bed hospital and a new Emergency Room to address the community’s pressing healthcare needs.
“We are disappointed by the Board’s decision but respect the review process and take their feedback to heart,” said Dr. Roger Kapoor, Senior Vice President. “Our commitment to essential healthcare services remains strong. We believe a local hospital and Emergency Room are vital, and we remain fully committed to this project.”
"As we move forward with our project, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our community for their incredible support,” said Tim McKevett, President and CEO of Beloit Health System, “With over 1,400 signatures on our petition and more than 200 passionate attendees at the public hearing, it is clear that our vision resonates deeply with the people we serve. Thank you to the leaders of the South Beloit, Roscoe, Rockton communities, including our dedicated police and fire chiefs, for standing with us. Together, we will continue to relentlessly advocate for our community members, ensuring they have the access to the care they need and deserve."
In the coming months, the Beloit Health System will work diligently to strengthen its application while actively encouraging community members to share their feedback on its proposal. Thank you for your continued support as we move forward in this important initiative.
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