Virginia medical center opens cardiology clinic

Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center in Culpeper, Virginia, recently opened a cardiology clinic to better serve its patients, reports Fredericksburg.com.

The 6,000-square-foot space includes seven exam rooms and four diagnostic rooms for echocardiography and other tests. Cardiology physicians will be available 24/7 for emergency patients.

“We are glad to now offer additional cardiology access through our partnership with U.Va. Health System,” said Greg Napps, CEO of Culpeper Medical Center. “We have known for some time that there is a local need for cardiology services and the new suite will allow us to better serve our community and our patients.”

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