Erlanger Health System plans to build a $25 million regional hospital in Sequatchie County and hopes to expand its existing emergency facilities in Bledsoe County with an $8 million makeover.
Erlanger officials met last month with city and county officials in Sequatchie County to brief them on their plans.
The health care system built an emergency care clinic in Dunlap almost three years ago, but now believes demand is there for a larger facility, said Joe Winick, senior vice president for business development.
“The volume has been more than double what we projected,” Winick said. “The volume has gotten to the point where we felt our best plan is to go forward with a new regional hospital in Sequatchie County.”
The proposed facility would have 25 beds and a staff of 75 to 80, Winick said.