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North Texas Experiencing Hospital Building Boom

Hospital construction has reached unprecedented levels in North Texas. While the growth is part of a national trend, Texas is among the states making the biggest investments in new facilities.

by Christine Ayala

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Hospital construction has reached unprecedented levels in North Texas. While the growth is part of a national trend, one analyst said Texas is among the leading states in making investments in new facilities. One such example: UT Southwestern Medical Center’s new $800 million William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, which features high-tech medical equipment, a 24-hour food store and even a high-speed laundry chute for whisking away soiled linens. (KERA)

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