With the spread of coronavirus forecast to surge in Virginia in the next two months, facilities across the state are being assessed for potential use as temporary hospitals, with several options apparent in the Richmond region.
Health care
VCU pays $11M for Greyhound land near the Diamond; delays New Kent ER
The deal amounts to just over $1 million per acre, and gives the school part of the land it needs for its planned athletic village. Meanwhile, it’s decided to pump the breaks on its $16 million emergency room in New Kent County.
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VCU Health to buy Tappahannock hospital
The Richmond-based healthcare system is making a big play in river country, with a deal in the works to acquire a hospital in Tappahannock.
Franchisee bringing health center chain to Short Pump
A fast-growing health services franchise with a focus on cryotherapy is opening its first Richmond-area outpost this weekend.
Uber-inspired companionship service for seniors expands beyond region
A local tech company that matches seniors with companions has made the jump outside the Richmond market after a recent investment round.
Bon Secours paid $100M for Petersburg hospital
How much does it cost to buy a hospital in central and southern Virginia? Some of the numbers on Bon Secours’ recent three-hospital deal are beginning to emerge in local property records.
Women’s physician group plans $19M expansion in Midlothian
The Virginia Physicians for Women is moving its administrative headquarters, surgical center and Midlothian clinic into a new 60,000-square-foot medical office near Chesterfield Towne Center.
PartnerMD inks deal for new GreenGate location
The lease brings together two Markel-owned firms, as both PartnerMD and GreenGate’s developer are owned by the Innsbrook-based insurance giant.
Medical marijuana facility taking shape on the Southside
With a state-mandated deadline approaching, the backers of one of the state’s first medical marijuana facilities are kicking construction into high gear.