Trinity Health Livingston Hospital Opens in New Brighton Location

The new facility replaces the previous hospital in Howell, offering expanded services and amenities.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:08am

An extreme close-up X-ray photograph revealing the intricate internal structure and advanced medical equipment of a modern hospital, conceptually representing the innovative healthcare capabilities of the new Trinity Health Livingston facility.A high-tech X-ray view showcases the advanced medical technology and infrastructure of Trinity Health's new Livingston Hospital facility.Howell Today

Trinity Health's new Livingston Hospital in Brighton, Michigan is set to open on April 19th, replacing the previous hospital location in Howell. The new state-of-the-art facility features expanded services, updated technology, and improved patient amenities compared to the old location.

Why it matters

The move to Brighton represents a significant investment by Trinity Health to better serve the growing healthcare needs of Livingston County residents. The new hospital's location and enhanced capabilities are expected to improve access and quality of care for the local community.

The details

The new Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Brighton is a 250,000 square foot facility that replaces the previous 50-year-old hospital in Howell. The new location offers expanded services including a larger emergency department, advanced imaging capabilities, and more private patient rooms. The hospital also features improved patient amenities like a cafeteria, gift shop, and chapel.

  • The new Trinity Health Livingston Hospital will become fully operational on April 19, 2026.
  • The previous hospital location in Howell closed in preparation for the move to the new Brighton facility.

The players

Trinity Health

A large non-profit Catholic health system that operates hospitals and healthcare facilities across the Midwest, including the new Livingston Hospital in Brighton.

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What’s next

The new Trinity Health Livingston Hospital will hold a public open house on April 17th for community members to tour the new facility ahead of the official opening on April 19th.

The takeaway

The relocation of Trinity Health's Livingston Hospital to a larger, more modern facility in Brighton represents a significant investment in improving healthcare access and services for residents of Livingston County.