Covington, La.-based Avala Hospital opened a new medical facility in Covington, according to 4WWL.
Here are three takeaways:
1. The new medical facility is the first in the region to offer robotic-assisted spine and orthopedic surgeries.
2. Avala Hospital will provide patients comprehensive orthopedic and spine services, including minimally invasive spine surgery and hip and knee replacements.
3. Hospital owners held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 18 while also unveiling the hospital's new imaging center.