Exponential growth in Hays County and surrounding areas has sparked what some are calling the great healthcare migration.

Over the past few years, more clinics and healthcare centers have opened doors and are expanding services to provide more care closer to home.

On Nov. 28, Seton Medical Center Hays (SMCH) accomplished one such goal by completing its 30-bed surgical unit on the fifth and final floor of the hospital. The expansion, according to officials, cost an estimated $10 million.

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