MSU Health Care to Relocate Clinical Center Imaging Services to Izzo Family Medical Center
In a move aimed at enhancing patient access and consolidating advanced medical services, Michigan State University Health Care announced it will relocate its imaging services from the MSU Clinical Center to the recently developed Izzo Family Medical Center. The transition, set to begin later this year, reflects MSU Health Care’s commitment to providing cutting-edge diagnostic technology in a modern, patient-friendly setting.
The Izzo Family Medical Center, named in honor of legendary MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo and his family, represents a major investment in the university’s health care infrastructure. With state-of-the-art facilities and an emphasis on integrated care, the center has quickly become a hub for innovation and collaboration in mid-Michigan’s health landscape.
A Strategic Move for Modernized Care
According to MSU Health Care officials, the relocation of imaging services is part of a broader strategic plan to centralize specialty services in one location, streamlining patient care and improving outcomes.
“The Izzo Family Medical Center is equipped with the latest imaging technology and designed with patient experience in mind,” said Kris Chaisson, Chief Operating Officer at MSU Health Care. “Moving our imaging services to this facility allows us to provide faster, more accurate diagnostics in an environment that’s built for collaboration between providers and convenience for patients.”
The Clinical Center, long a staple of MSU’s medical campus, has served thousands of patients each year. However, as MSU Health Care continues to expand its capabilities, officials noted that the Izzo Family Medical Center offers the ideal space to grow and modernize imaging offerings.
Enhancing Access and Efficiency
The relocated imaging department will feature advanced MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray technology, allowing for faster turnaround times and more detailed diagnostic information. Patients can also expect improved scheduling flexibility, shorter wait times, and greater coordination between imaging and specialty care providers located within the same facility.
MSU Health Care emphasized that while imaging services will no longer be offered at the Clinical Center, all other clinical operations there will continue as usual. Patients will be notified in advance of the transition and provided support in navigating the change.
“This move is about building a stronger future,” said Chaisson. “We’re investing in technology and facilities that will serve our patients better, now and in the years to come.”
A Legacy of Impact
The Izzo Family Medical Center opened in 2023 and was named to honor the philanthropic contributions of Tom and Lupe Izzo, who have long supported MSU’s medical and community health efforts. Coach Izzo, a fixture at MSU since 1983, has expressed pride in helping build a facility that benefits Spartan families and the broader community.
“This isn’t just a building with our name on it—it’s a place where lives will be improved and saved,” Izzo said at the center’s ribbon-cutting. “That’s the kind of legacy we want to be part of.”
Looking Ahead
As health care becomes increasingly specialized and technology-driven, MSU Health Care’s decision to consolidate imaging at the Izzo Family Medical Center underscores its mission to deliver patient-centered, high-quality care in a collaborative environment.
The transition is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year, with no disruption to existing appointments or patient services.