The building of the new Primary Care Center at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is now underway. 

A good public turnout came out for the official groundbreaking ceremony.  CRMC CEO Brian Lawrence says the new Primary Care Center is the latest move forward from what was envisioned in the 1940s.  Lawrence says he was overwhelmed by the commitment of the community in making the new facility possible. 

US Senator Jerry Moran says the federal commitment of $4 million demonstrated their commitment to rural health care.  Moran also cited CRMC Foundation Director Amy Taylor in her work in gathering financial commitments for the project.  Lawrence says if construction goes as planned the new Primary Care Clinic will be open by this time next year.