Danville, VA., Nov. 27, 2007 - A grand opening celebration taking place on Thursday, Nov. 29 will mark the completion of the new 6th Floor of the Landon R. Wyatt, Jr. Tower at Danville Regional Medical Center.  On Dec. 4, the new unit will begin providing care to the hospital’s Telemetry (cardiac care) patients.

The 6th Floor is a 17,500-square-foot facility that can accomodate 46 patients and will include nursing stations as well as offices.  The 23 new rooms are each an expanded 325 square feet and will be large enough to house the proper equipment needed to care for the cardiac monitoring patients.

“The completion of the 6th Floor allows DRMC the opportunity to provide better patient care in a more spacious, technologically advanced environment,” said Jerel Humphrey, Chief Executive Officer.  “We are committed to promoting the best possible healthcare for the residents of this community and this is another example of our efforts.”

Since last year, Danville Regional has invested more than $25 million in hospital improvements.

The official grand opening celebration of the 6th Floor will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 11:30 a.m.  Tours will be available from noon until 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Light, heart-healthy refreshments will be served, and heart-healthy nutrition ideas for the holiday season will be available.  Nurses will be on hand to provide health screenings.

The Landon R. Wyatt, Jr. Tower was opened in 1997.  The Tower is named for Landon R. Wyatt, Jr., who served on the Board of Directors for 30 years, including 24 years as chairman.

Construction on the 6th Floor began in June 2007.  The project used local businesses including Alfords Masonry, Collins Brothers, Gupton Roofing, J.W. Squire Co., Piedmont Glass, Riverview Plumbing and Heating and Wise Hundley Electric Co.