University of Michigan Health Acquires Abandoned Former Kmart Headquarters for New Clinic

A new health clinic is set to open on a 7.28-acre parcel in Troy, Michigan, previously home to the Kmart headquarters. The University of Michigan Health has announced plans to purchase the property for $4.42 million, with the goal of expanding specialty clinical services and increasing patient access in Oakland County and surrounding areas.

This move is just the beginning of a larger initiative to establish a stronger U-M Health presence in southeast Michigan, according to Marschall S. Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine. The university aims to create a statewide network of care that brings world-class healthcare services closer to home for Michiganders.

The clinic will be part of U-M Health, the clinical division of Michigan Medicine, and is expected to offer innovative clinical programs, including multi-disciplinary cancer care. The new building will be constructed following U-M guidelines for Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) to minimize negative environmental impacts.

This project is one of several aimed at increasing patient access to healthcare services. Other initiatives include the upcoming D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion in Ann Arbor, set to open in 2025, and the Ypsilanti Health Center in downtown Ypsilanti, scheduled to open later this year. The University of Michigan is committed to providing high-quality care to patients across the state.