HIGHLAND-CLARKSBURG HOSPITAL SECURES $34.8M LOAN FOR RENOVATIONS

CLARKSBURG, W. VA. — Highland-Clarksburg Hospital has secured a $34.8 million construction loan for necessary renovation costs on the hospital in Clarksburg. The newly formed Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Inc. was approved to operate a 150-bed behavioral health facility in the former United Hospital Center. Once fully operational, Highland plans to employ 294 staff members. Highland-Clarksburg Hospital secured the loan through Huntington Bank and USDA Rural Development, which is providing the hospital with a $21 million loan through its Community Facilities Program in addition to $13.8 million in permanent financing provided by Huntington. Associated Architects is designing the renovation and RC General Contractors is serving as the construction manager.