Baptist Memorial building new hospital in Fayette County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Baptist Memorial Health Care and the Fayette County Board of Commissioners have agreed to establish a new hospital in Fayette County .

The hospital would serve much of West Tennessee along the I-40 corridor between Arlington and Jackson.

It would be the only hospital in Fayette County.

“Fayette County needs a hospital, and we think this is the right time to invest in the development of quality health care that will serve our employers and community,” said John David Douglas, Fayette County Industrial Development Board. “Immediate access to health care is a critical component of a vibrant and healthy community. We are pleased to be a part of this development, which will not only support a healthy workforce, but also will bring jobs and economic growth to Fayette County for years to come.”

The construction project is expected to cost about $24 million and take around two years to complete.

“Having access to emergent and inpatient medical care is critical to the health and well-being of a community of Fayette County’s size,” said Jason Little, president and CEO of Baptist Memorial Health Care. “Our plans include a hospital that incorporates medical and technological advancements that will meet the community’s needs for quality health care now and in the future.”

The new hospital will include eight emergency rooms, eight acute care inpatient beds, outpatient imaging and lab services.

The new hospital will be centrally located in Fayette County at the northwest corner of Highway 64 and Warren Road near Tennessee Tractor.

“This hospital will significantly improve access to emergency and trauma care in Fayette County,” said Glenn Miller, director of Emergency Medical Services for Fayette County. “Time is critical in an emergency and can be the difference between life and death, particularly for stroke, cardiac and trauma patients. Having Baptist’s quality emergency and acute inpatient services nearby will be a positive development for Fayette County and, most importantly, will help save lives.”

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