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UNC Hospital Expands to Meet Growing Demand | Durham News
UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital just added 24 new observation beds on its seventh floor — a $18.5 million expansion that boosts capacity by nearly 50% to 74 beds, designed for patients needing monitoring but not intensive care. This strategic move responds to explosive growth in the Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina area — now home to nearly 180,000 residents — and was planned since the hospital opened in 2021. The goal? Reduce wait times and meet rising demand. Looking ahead, UNC Health is building a 126-bed hospital near RTP opening in 2032, while Duke and WakeMed also ramp up regional…
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