Cone Health on Thursday committed $150 million in capital investment over five years to a community wellness initiative primarily in east Greensboro but also including Forsyth County.
The effort will also impact Cohn’s presence in Alamance, Randolph and Rockingham counties.
A key element is establishing a medical office complex in east Greensboro.
Cohn said it is too early to provide a specific project investment amount, but the proposed medical office complex would include urgent care, primary care, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory and preventive care. and has the potential to house wellness services.
Some projects are being done in collaboration with the City of Greensboro, such as rebuilding or remodeling some of the facilities in east Greensboro where Cohn will add medical services as those locations. Possibilities include:
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* Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex: The city and Cone are discussing collaborative opportunities, including the possibility of hosting the Sagewell Health & Fitness program.
Sagewell offers medically supervised fitness programs, wellness and health education programs. The facility is scheduled to open at the end of 2026.
* Vance Chavis Library: Cone is exploring the possibility of using the library to create a regional health hub that connects people with primary care and specialists virtually. We are also considering holding a wellness program.
* Warnersville Recreation Center: A variety of Cone-sponsored health and wellness programs are offered at the facility.
“Other facilities and digitally connected health hubs may be conveniently located in both rural and urban areas,” Cohn said. “Next steps include working with key stakeholders to conduct research in these communities and tailor specific services and facilities to these populations.”
“Health is essential to a thriving, vibrant community,” said Mae Douglas, chair of Cone’s board of directors.
“Good health starts with people having access to health care in their communities. This investment will bring much-needed services to these communities and help Cone Health improve health and longevity for all. The promise will be renewed.”
Cone Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mary Jo Cagle said overall investments will not address all of the needs of these communities.
“But it can be done in partnership,” Cagle said. “We encourage others to join us through investment and philanthropy.”
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