ADRIAN — ProMedica announced today that demolition of the former Bixby Hospital building at 818 Riverside Ave. will begin Thursday, Dec. 5.

In a news release, ProMedica stated that the main building demolition work will occur seven days per week from approximately 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. over approximately two weeks, weather permitting. The demolition process will involve taking the building down in sections to help minimize noise for local residents. Still, neighbors should expect some level of noise during the demolition, including sounds from equipment, backup beepers, and concrete grinding. To mitigate dust in the area, the demolition contractor will implement watering measures throughout the project.

Following the building’s leveling, nearby residents can anticipate noise from concrete grinding, material sorting, and hauling truck traffic. No road closures are anticipated. All demolition and debris removal activities are expected to be completed by the end of April 2025.

“We know the former Bixby Hospital carries countless memories for people all across our community,” said Julie Yaroch, DO, president of ProMedica Hickman Hospital. “For 63 years, it was the place where community members were welcomed into the world, where life-saving care was delivered, and where families and friends said final farewells to loved ones. It was also a place where generations of hospital staff demonstrated their tireless commitment to patients and formed lasting bonds. As we say goodbye to this building to pave the way for redevelopment, we keep those memories in mind.”

Bixby Hospital first opened its doors to the public in 1957, serving the community until 2020 when it, along with the former Herrick Hospital in Tecumseh, was replaced by ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital on North Adrian Highway.