Saturday, June 30, 2012

VA to build new medical center

The Department of Veterans Affairs has selected a site to replace the 60 year old medical center in Louisville, Kentucky.  The new site is in Jefferson County, adjacent to the Brownsboro Road and I-264 interchange. 

The new medical center is expected to cost about $883 million and hopes to open in late 2017 or early 2018.  The VA are now working on the planning and design that will include 110 inpatient beds and clinics specializing in primary care, surgery, and mental health.  The new facility will also have a geriatric and extended care program, a home-based primary care program, and a substance abuse residential rehabilitation treatment program.

“This new hospital will provide state-of-the-art health care for the Veterans of Louisville and the surrounding 35-county region,”  said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki.   “At VA, we’re committed to upgrading our facilities, programs and technologies to ensure our patients receive the best care anywhere.”

No comments:

Post a Comment