For more information, contact: Scott Clark, Media & Public Relations 254-724-9724 sdclark@swmail.sw.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2008

Scott & White to break ground on new Salado Clinic

SALADO, Texas – Scott & White is building a new 10,800-square-foot clinic and pharmacy in Salado and will celebrate with a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at the corner of FM 2484 and Williams Drive next to the new Salado High School.

“This is a real opportunity to better serve the needs of our customers,” said John Chaddick, Scott & White’s retail pharmacy director. “This new clinic and pharmacy is a perfect fit with the community. We hope this will let our customers know that we listen and monitor their needs and respond accordingly.”

A short ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. and includes a symbolic breaking of the ground with Dr. Alfred Knight, president and CEO of Scott & White; Dr. Michael Reis of the Department of Family Medicine; Dr. Billy Ligon Jr. who will serve as the new medical director of the Salado Clinic; Chaddick; and Village of Salado Mayor Rick Ashe. The ceremony will conclude with refreshments and fellowship.

The projected opening date for the new clinic and pharmacy is January 2009. Construction will begin in March. The clinic will feature 13 exam rooms, an 800-square-foot lobby, a covered drop-off area, on-site laboratory services and diagnostic x-ray capabilities. Ligon, a family medicine physician who is currently practicing at the Scott & White Belton Clinic, will lead the medical and support staff of about 17. Future plans include expanding the medical staff to three family medicine physicians and a physician’s assistant.

“Salado is a great community to be a part of and we look forward to offering our services here,” said Ligon.

The pharmacy will offer a full line of prescription services and an extensive over-the-counter department, as well as a drive-through window. In addition to providing medication reviews for patients, the pharmacy will also feature specialized monitoring and educational services for patients with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma and other pulmonary diseases. Greg Perry will be the pharmacist and manager of the new Salado pharmacy.

The exterior of the new clinic and pharmacy will feature a Hill Country flare with a metal roof, dormer windows, stone and stucco exterior and native landscaping.

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