GBA Investor CaroMont Health has officially opened its new Belmont hospital on January 8th, marking a significant milestone for health care in the region.
The big picture: This $260 million dollar investment will be equipped with 54 inpatient beds, 16 emergency department rooms, a surgical suite with two operating rooms and a labor and delivery unit, among other services.
In addition to the hospital, and 100,000 square foot medical office is also on the property
"Honestly, our staff and our patients have been the center of this whole project," said Chris Peek, president and CEO of CaroMont Health. "It is about meeting a growing need in the community. But it is also about creating an environment where we can provide the brand of health care that we want to provide, which is always care first."
Why it matters: This project has boosted the economy by sparking development interest in Belmont and surrounding areas.
Medical offices, apartment buildings, and other projects have been brought to the Belmont area due to this construction.
The bottom line: Click here to read more on CaroMont Health’s brand-new hospital.