Novant Health Breaks Ground on Greensboro Medical Plaza
The new facility aims to expand access to primary and specialized healthcare in southeast Greensboro.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Healthcare
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Novant Health has officially broken ground on the Zion Hills Medical Plaza in southeast Greensboro. The project, developed in partnership with the Mount Zion Development Company, aims to bolster healthcare access for local residents.
Why it matters
By placing a comprehensive medical hub in southeast Greensboro, the initiative seeks to bridge gaps in regional healthcare access. The facility will bring critical services and professional medical resources directly into the local community.
The new Zion Hills Medical Plaza is set to create over 60 full-time jobs upon completion. This project represents a strategic partnership between Novant Health and the Mount Zion Development Company.
The players
Novant Health
A non-profit integrated healthcare system that operates a network of hospitals, physician clinics, and outpatient centers.
Mount Zion Development Company
A real estate development entity owned by the Mount Zion Baptist Church.
The details
The facility will offer an extensive range of services including primary care, women's health, pediatrics, and diabetes management. Additional features include endocrinology, heart and vascular care, an on-site lab, imaging services, and a dedicated community health social worker.
Timeline
Groundbreaking for the new medical plaza took place on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The medical plaza is currently expected to open in the spring of 2028.
Market Landscape
This development aligns with the broader push to decentralize specialized care into high-need urban neighborhoods. It reflects a strategic industry trend of health systems partnering with community anchors to gain local market share.
Residents of southeast Greensboro will soon gain local access to a wide array of specialized services that previously required longer travel times. The addition of a community health social worker will also provide patients with more integrated support for non-clinical health needs.
The takeaway
This development highlights how collaborations between non-profit health systems and community institutions can revitalize neighborhood access to medical services. Residents should keep an eye on upcoming hiring events as the project progresses toward its 2028 opening.
Further reading
Learn more about local services at the Greensboro Healthcare page.
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