Inova Loudoun Hospital board members and administrators were joined by Mayor Lazaro, members of the Purcellville Town Council and a number of citizens August 8th to celebrate the beginning of construction on the town's new Medical Center.

Mark Lowers, Chairman of the ILH Board of Directors, commended both the Council and the builder for their commitment and assistance. "Purcellville is undergoing significant growth that creates challenges for everyone concerned from utility to health services," observed Lowers. "A critical need exists for better health care access and I appreciate the support of Mayor Lazaro, the Council and John Chapman in working with us to make this medical center a reality."

Inova has executed a lease for a 15,000 square foot facility at the intersection of Hirst and Hatcher Roads in Purcellville to establish the Inova Medical Center, Purcellville. The site plan has been approved by the Purcellville Town Council.

The center will expand primary and secondary physician services, provide light diagnostics, expand physical therapy and rehabilitative services as well as ambulatory services while offering extended medical service hours.

In comments following a formal presentation to the Purcellville Town Council, Mayor Lazaro expressed his appreciation for Inova's action. "I commend Inova Loudoun Hospital for stepping up to the plate and delivering on their promise," stated Lazaro. "Health care is of growing importance to Purcellville and the surrounding community and we look forward to these expanded services."