Officials from the hospital announced the plans last year as part of an effort to reduce crowding and improve parking at the hospital, according to the report.
VBMC has proposed a 78,000 square-foot medical complex that would include an ASC as part of the project, according to the report. Other additions include an 850-space parking garage and a cafeteria.
If approved by the board, construction could begin this summer and completed by the end of 2011. A public hearing will be held on Feb. 2.
Read the Journal’s report about Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
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