Grand Junction, Colo.-based Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., are among four organizations collaborating on a plan to open a new orthopedic surgery center in Dillon, Colo., according to Summit Daily.
Here are six things to know:
1. Dillon's town council approved the planned medical center development in a Dec. 18 meeting.
2. In addition to Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and The Steadman Clinic, Vail (Colo.) Health, Vail Health Howard Head Sports Medicine and Houston-based Ten Mile Holdings are also involved with the development project.
3. The proposed facility would comprise two phases. The first would include construction of the 75,000-square-foot medical center, along with a 21,400-square-foot surgery center.
4. The first phase would also feature development of an orthopedic clinic, urgent care center, 72-hour recovery rooms and a Howard Head physical therapy clinic. It would also provide imaging services and a retail pharmacy.
5. The second phase would consist of an additional 25,000 square feet for more clinic space and operating rooms.
6. The project's second reading and public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 15.
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