The proposed California Northstate University Medical Center and Teaching Hospital (CNUMC) in Elk Grove addresses a critical shortage of 1,800 to 3,200 hospital beds in the nine-county region, ranking California 44th nationally, with the $1.6 billion, 250-bed facility expandable to 400 beds off I-5 at Elk Grove Blvd. Dr. Alvin Cheung, CEO of California Northstate University, drives the initiative to serve Elk Grove’s 200,000 residents, who currently lack local hospital access, requiring travel to Sacramento for emergencies, with migration increasing demand. Charanjeet “Charlie” Tiwana, lead project consultant at New Faze Advisors, manages the entitlement phase, leveraging six years of experience to secure approvals for housing, mixed-use projects, and a skilled nursing facility, aiming for completion by next year. New Faze’s Allen Warren, with a track record including the Golden 1 arena, oversees the project, promising economic growth with 24,000 jobs and $113 million in tax revenue. Joshua Wood, a political strategist, builds bipartisan support, engaging the Elk Grove City Council and securing the Elk Grove Police endorsement, highlighting the project’s $4 billion potential. Despite initial resident opposition over replacing the struggling Stonelake Landing shopping center, compensation for affected tenants and support from resident Michael Gunning reflect community benefits, with the hospital enhancing medical education and innovation alongside economic perks for local businesses.
Read the Original Article from: The Observer