HCA Healthcare says the surgery center in Hanover will be 1st phase to their hospital plan. HCA has finally received approval to build a $21 million outpatient surgery center in Hanover County after two previous denials. Despite objections from rival health system Bon Secours, the state health department approved the project, citing the need for additional operating rooms in the area. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports HCA plans to eventually expand the Middle Virginia Surgicenter to include a freestanding ER, a 60-bed hospital, and more. Bon Secours is also planning its own freestanding ER in Hanover.
Final preparations are underway for the annual Arlington County Fair. The fair kicks off tomorrow at the Thomas Jefferson Community and Fitness Center in Arlington and will wrap up on Sunday. This year's fair features rides, live performances, contests, vendors and many other activities. Entry and parking are free, and tickets for rides can be purchased in advance at innovative-ticketing-dot-com.