Shenandoah, Iowa.-based Shenandoah Medical Center opened its new surgery center Nov. 29, KMALand reports.
Here's what you should know:
1. The surgery center was that last project the hospital completed with its $25 million USDA Rural Development Loan.
2. SMC CEO Matt Sells said the surgery center is a "major milestone," for the hospital.
3. The surgery center is 18,000 square feet.
4. Hospital officials believe the center will be fully operational Dec. 11.