The project will include a 3-story acute care building with an ED, short-stay unit, medical imaging, and inpatient unit.

SmithGroup (Ann Arbor, Mich.) has appointed Vince Avallone to director of medical planning, a newly established role within the firm’s health leadership team, according to a news release.

The final vertical steel support beam was placed for the 5-story tower that will house 120 patient rooms and expanded cardiovascular and neurologic services.

The 400,000-square-foot project, expected to be completed in 2026, is a partnership with Mercy Springfield Communities.