Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center expanding [Video]

MEDICAL CENTER IS EXPANDING. TODAY, COMPANY LEADERS BROKE GROUND ON ITS NEWEST WELLNESS AND EDUCATION BUILDING. AND ACCORDING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL CENTER, IS NOT TOTALLY NEW CONSTRUCTION. WE’RE GOING TO BE REPURPOSING AN OLD PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUILDING INTO A BUILDING THAT’S GOING TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOTH THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE TOTAL COST FOR THIS PROJECT IS $17.2 MILLION. THE COMPANY SAYS IT WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, SUPPORT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS, AND REHAB AND EXERCISE CLASSES AS WELL.