b'HEALTHCAREThe hospital is one of our top three largest employers. These local jobs are of paramount importancefor the long-term health of our community.- LISA COLLINSSOUTHWELL MEDICAL PAT GALLAGHERAdvanced Facility: Southwell Medical represents high-quality care and talented medical staff available in Cook CountyProviding approximately 230 jobs, Southwell Medical, a leading employer in Adel and Cook County, is expected to hire 50 newSouthwell MedicalCook Medical Plazapositions across all areas of service.260 MJ Taylor RoadAdel, GA The hospital is one our top three largest employers, says LisaMySouthwell.comCollins, executive director of Cook County Economic Development Commission. These local jobs are of paramount importance for the long-term health of our community. Collins notes that in addition to the clinical and ancillary jobs, several supporting positions will bring further economic impact to the community and region. When there is a thriving hospital system with high employment levels, the demand for schools, housing, transportation, and other services will continue to grow, says Collins. If a company is looking for a place to build a new facility, they will never consider aProud Home of the New Southwell Medicalcommunity that doesnt have a strong school and healthcare systemAdel & Cook Countyfor its employees. Collins says the community is taking great pride in the SouthwellAdel-Cook CountyChamber of CommerceMedical replacement facility. I am thankful that those who worked100 South Hutchinson Avenuediligently to bring this new facility to fruition, and they may never beAdel, GA 31620recognized for all of their hard work and countless efforts, but they229.896.2281will leave this world having created a facility that will help countlessadlecookchamber.orgpeople for many years to come. 52 SG MAGAZINE| FALL 2019 BUSINESS + CULTURE53'