BOWLING GREEN, OH (Toledo News Now) -
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is getting
ready to break ground on a multi-million dollar health center.
The Falcon Health Center will cost $4-5 million to
build. The 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will be the future of
health care at BGSU. Students say the new center will be a big improvement from
the current space.
"It's a little old-school," said Lisa Hidleberg,
BGSU student. "More innovative, more technology. I think it would be really
good for the university."
The health center will be operated by the Wood County
Hospital, and sit in the former site of the university's pop culture building.
Wood County Hospital President Stan Korducki said
students and faculty can expect more convenient care at the new facility.
"Providers at the health care center would
sometimes struggle to link up with us for continuity of care, so this way will
be very, very seamless and will make for better care," Korducki explained. He
also said students will be able to get their medical information online if they
wish.
There are around 40 employees at the current
facility, but that number is expected to grow.
Construction will begin later this week. Students
say they can't wait to see the new building.
"I think it's great and really exciting that they're
building new buildings on campus," said Freshman Olivia Krupp. "It will be
great for students to have a place to go for medical help."
Korducki is hoping construction will be finished in
August, but said things will definitely be up and running by the end of the
year. Plans for the current facility are still unknown.
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