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Freestanding emergency department to open in Columbia County, speakers say

Columbia County · November 26, 2025
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Summary

Speakers announced a freestanding emergency department in Columbia County’s Evans community that they said will offer 11 treatment rooms, imaging and 24/7 emergency staffing; they cited job creation and a stated $15 million project cost, while also referencing a $150 million community investment without clarifying the relationship or funding sources.

Unidentified Speaker 2 said a new freestanding emergency department will open in Columbia County’s Evans community on Tuesday, Dec. 2, offering faster local access to emergency care.

The announcement, introduced earlier by Unidentified Speaker 1, described the facility as providing "fast, life saving care" and said it will include 11 treatment rooms, a trauma bay, advanced imaging (CT and X‑ray) and on‑site laboratory and pharmacy services to support rapid evaluation, diagnostics and treatment. "We're here to…

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