MARION, IN – Parkview Health celebrated the official groundbreaking of Parkview
Marion today, marking the start of construction on a new freestanding emergency department and
urgent care facility designed to enhance access to high-quality care for Grant County and
surrounding communities while supporting Parkview Health’s broader efforts to improve affordability.
Located at 6334 Corridor Drive, Parkview Marion will provide 24/7 emergency care alongside urgent
care services in a single, community-based setting, giving patients one convenient location for walk
in care while ensuring they are treated at the appropriate level of service.
“Parkview Marion represents our promise to this community,” said Deb Potempa, market president,
Parkview Health South. “As Marion continues to grow and evolve, we are investing in care that is
accessible, responsive, and built around the needs of the people who live and work here.”
During the ceremony, Parkview leaders were joined by state and local officials to recognize the
project’s significance and its impact on the region. Speakers emphasized the role Parkview Marion
will play in improving emergency response times, reducing travel for care and strengthening overall
community health.
First announced in 2025 as part of the system’s expansion into Grant County, Parkview Marion will
use an innovative ER/urgent care model designed to improve access while helping contain costs for
patients.
When patients arrive at the 28,500-square-foot facility, they will be evaluated by providers and
treated at the appropriate level of care. Conditions that can be safely managed through urgent care
will be billed accordingly — typically at a lower cost than emergency care — eliminating confusion
for patients seeking walk-in treatment. Parkview first introduced this model with the opening of
Parkview Southwest in 2023, where it has been well-received by patients.
“Access to timely emergency and urgent care is critical to the health and safety of any community,”
said Dr. Tom Gutwein, emergency department medical director, Parkview Health. “Parkview Marion
represents a meaningful investment in the well-being of Grant County, helping ensure residents can
receive the right level of care, closer to home, when it matters most.”
The facility is being designed in partnership with Design Collaborative, the Fort Wayne–based
architecture and engineering firm that has collaborated with Parkview on numerous healthcare
facilities across the region. The team worked closely with Parkview clinicians and operations leaders
to create a flexible, patient-centered design that supports efficient care delivery.
Construction on Parkview Marion is being led by Garmong Construction, an Indiana-based firm with
more than a century of experience and a strong track record in healthcare construction. Garmong is
more partnering closely with Parkview and the project team to deliver a safe, high-quality facility designed
for long-term performance.
Once complete, the emergency department will include 10 exam rooms and will be strategically
positioned for eastward expansion to accommodate continued growth. A dedicated outpatient clinic
wing will house family medicine, comprehensive imaging and lab services, and specialty care across
19 exam rooms. Positioned for long-term flexibility, the clinic is designed to expand westward without
disrupting emergency operations.
Construction on Parkview Marion is now underway, with the facility expected to open in the fall of
2027.
