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New health center, lots of patients - 8.12.08

It's been nearly a year since a new health center opened in Craig County.  From day one, the patient load has been nearly triple that which was anticipated. More from WVTF's Dutchie Mirolli. Listen.

The Craig County Health Center opened last September.

The Craig County Health Center opened last September.

Construction is underway for a bigger building for the center, set to open in the winter of 2009.

Construction is underway for a bigger building for the center, set to open in the winter of 2009.

The center has full laboratory services; Susan Dillon is part of the nursing staff.

The center has full laboratory services; Susan Dillon is part of the nursing staff.

Linda Johnston is also on the nursing staff. She says she loves working in her hometown of Craig County.

Linda Johnston is also on the nursing staff. She says she loves working in her hometown of Craig County.

Site manager Michelle Ballard (left) works with another staffer, Kathy Staton, in the Craig County Health Center.

Site manager Michelle Ballard (left) works with another staffer, Kathy Staton, in the Craig County Health Center.

Dr. J. Travis Hansbarger (left) works with medical student Jason Flassing.

Dr. J. Travis Hansbarger (left) works with medical student Jason Flassing.

(Photos by: Dutchie Mirolli, WVTF News)