Health First’s $508 million plan to build a new hospital and “wellness village” on Merritt Island in Florida took a step forward this week, reports Florida Today.
The Brevard County Commission voted 3-0 on Tuesday to approve a required zoning change and a series of waivers for the project. Commission Chair Kristine Zonka abstained from the vote because she is employed as a certified family nurse practitioner with Health First Medical Group.
The County Commission approval puts Health First on track to break ground on construction of the project in early 2023 and to open the massive facility in 2025. Read more.
