LEBANON Lebanon is growing quickly.

"Weve grown a lot, and we expect to see more as LEAP comes here," said Mayor Matt Gentry.

It means more people and more needs, like access to healthcare.

"We dont want to overwhelm our current hospital. Theres a gap in the market," said Genry.

To address that gap, Parkview Health announced it will invest $150 million to build a new 30-bed hospital and medical office buildings in Lebanon. They'll provide primary care, specialty care and outpatient diagnostics. The facility will be located in Hickory Junction at the intersection of I-65 and State Road 39.

Access is an issue not just in Indiana but in many areas within the United States, said Dr. Greg Johnson, chief physician executive of growth markets for Parkview. The medical needs of Lebanon, both

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