Groundbreaking for New ER and Women's Center

Kevin Fowler, CEO of Logan Regional Medical Center and Guyan Valley Hospital, said "This is a historic moment for our hospitals, the employees, and our community. Through the efforts of Governor Joe Manchin, State Senator Earl Ray Tomblin and others the Groundbreaking for our new ER and Women's Center is taking place today." "Logan Regional has become a premier medical center since LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. purchased the hospital in December 2002."

William M. Gracey, Chief Operating Officer for LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., greeted the large crowd with these remarks: "To have a top notch hospital it takes dedicated employees and supportive community leaders. Our mission is to serve our community and to provide you with the best health care…I can say with full confidence we are achieving our goal, and I am proud of the accomplishments of our talented people who made this happen today."

When construction is complete, the new ER and Women's Center will be a $17 million-plus complex. The new expansion will add approximately 42,000 square feet to the size of the hospital. New state-of-the-art technology will include three trauma rooms, a radiography room, portable x-ray, a new CT Scanner, 22 ER beds and other technologies that incorporate wireless patient documentation systems for efficient bedside care. The new Women's Center will include a state-of-the-art birthing complex, advanced labor and delivery suites, an 11-bed nursery and the latest equipment and patient care technology.