WHAT: Novant Health will host a community forum in Fuquay-Varina to discuss the 47-bed, acute care hospital proposed for the southern intersection of N.C. 55 and Ralph Stephens Road in Holly Springs. The forum will give local residents the opportunity to hear a formal presentation about the hospital and ask any questions they may have about the project.

WHO: Mark Billings, President of Novant Health’s Presbyterian Hospital and other Novant Health representatives

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Fuquay-Varina Community Center, 820 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina

WHY: Novant Health has proposed to build a new 47-bed, acute care hospital to serve the residents of southern Wake County. Services at the proposed Holly Springs Hospital will include:

• 47 private rooms (41 licensed beds and 6 observations rooms) • Intensive care unit • 24-hour emergency department with 16 treatment rooms • Surgical operating rooms • Maternity services • Diagnostic Imaging services • Full-service laboratory and pharmacy • Outpatient Services • Respiratory Therapy • Opening with over 200 employees

NOTES: Interviews with Novant Health officials are available before and after the event. Please call Preston Smith at 704-975-9807 with any questions or if you need additional information.