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Franciscan Health Lafayette on Wednesday announced its plans to build a freestanding emergency department in West Lafayette.

The proposed emergency medical facility will be located on the same grounds as the Franciscan Health hospital, at the corner of US 52/231 and Cumberland Ave.

The full-service ED, a project valued at $25.7 million, is expected to staff a team of nearly 40 full-time co-workers, according to a news release. The release also noted that the ED will offer 24/7 access to emergency ca

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