CoxHealth Topped Out New Pediatric Center
Construction crews placed the final beam on the 133,000-square-foot facility in Springfield.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Children’s Health
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Crews officially topped out the new St. Louis Children's at CoxHealth building on East Primrose this week. The project aims to improve local access to specialized medical services for children in the Springfield area.
Why it matters
Currently, approximately one-third of children in the region must travel outside the area to receive necessary specialty care. This facility will provide local access to pediatric specialties once operational.
The new specialty center occupies a 133,000-square-foot footprint on East Primrose. It will house pediatric urgent care, outpatient surgery, and specialized clinics in cardiology, hematology-oncology, ophthalmology, and urology.
The players
CoxHealth
CoxHealth is a prominent health system serving the Springfield region and providing diverse medical services.
St. Louis Children's
St. Louis Children's is a pediatric hospital system that is partnering on the new facility construction.
The details
The facility is designed to keep pediatric patients closer to home by offering a comprehensive suite of therapy services and medical specialties under one roof. The building topped out on October 2, 2026, marking a major milestone for local healthcare infrastructure.
Timeline
Crews topped out the building on October 2, 2026.
The facility is expected to open in 2027.
Health Landscape
This development mirrors the broader national trend of major medical centers decentralizing specialty care to better serve regional communities. By extending the St. Louis Children's pediatric specialty care model to Springfield, the project seeks to bridge the gap in pediatric health outcomes previously hindered by travel requirements.
Families in Springfield will soon have access to pediatric specialists in cardiology, hematology, and urology without needing to travel out of the region. This project simplifies the process of seeking specialized therapy and urgent care services for local parents.
The takeaway
Bringing specialized pediatric care to the local community significantly reduces the travel burden on families seeking essential health services. Residents can expect improved access to complex care pathways once the facility begins operations in 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local medical developments in the Children’s Health section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ky3.
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