Salina Family Healthcare project backed by $34 million investment as expansion moves forward
SALINA, Kan. — A major expansion project for Salina Family Healthcare Center is moving forward with the help of a reported $34 million investment tied to New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), part of a broader effort to expand healthcare access and workforce training in the region.
Public information from financing partners and Salina Family Healthcare materials shows the project is part of a larger capital campaign estimated at approximately $55 million, aimed at consolidating services and increasing capacity for patients across north central Kansas.
Investment tied to federal tax credit program
The $34 million investment is connected to the federal New Markets Tax Credit program, which is designed to attract private investment into projects serving low-income communities. Under the program, investors receive federal tax credits in exchange for financing developments that expand services or infrastructure in qualifying areas.
Organizations involved in NMTC financing describe the program as a way to reduce borrowing costs and make large-scale community projects financially feasible.
Expansion focused on access and workforce
According to Salina Family Healthcare materials, the project is expected to bring multiple services under one roof, including medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, and pharmacy services.
The facility is also designed to expand training opportunities for healthcare professionals, with a focus on building a long-term workforce pipeline in rural Kansas.
Public descriptions of the project indicate the new facility will be significantly larger than current operations and is intended to address both patient demand and provider shortages in the region.
Project cost reflects recent construction pressures
Salina Family Healthcare has described the expansion as part of a multi-year capital effort, with total project costs reported in the range of $55 million to $60 million depending on the stage of planning and construction estimates.
Those costs reflect broader increases in construction and development expenses seen across healthcare projects in recent years, which have affected timelines and funding strategies nationwide.
Part of broader community investment
Public statements from project supporters describe the facility as a regional hub that will serve patients across multiple counties while also supporting education and training for future healthcare workers.
The use of NMTC financing places the project within a broader category of federally supported community investments aimed at improving access to essential services in underserved areas.
Ongoing development
Additional details on construction timelines, final costs, and facility capacity are expected as the project continues to move forward.
The expansion represents one of the larger recent healthcare investments in Salina, with both local and national financing partners involved in bringing the project to completion.