White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia is to be the location for a new medical initiative. Work is due to begin soon on the first phase of The Greenbrier Medical Institute being developed on a 6,750-acre site in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia at a total estimated cost of $250 million.
White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia is to be the location for a new medical initiative. Work is due to begin soon on the first phase of The Greenbrier Medical Institute being developed on a 6,750-acre site in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia at a total estimated cost of $250 million. Phase one of The Greenbrier Medical Institute will have five buildings including a relocated and expanded executive health Greenbrier Clinic, a Jim Andrews sports medicine centre, a cosmetic surgery and lifestyle enhancement academy, a sports performance and training facility and a boutique hotel with 20 VIP suites designed to attract medical tourists from around the world.
The original Greenbrier Clinic was the first executive health programme in the US when it opened in 1948. The design for the new Greenbrier Medical Institute will feature classic Georgian architecture similar to the current resort’s façade. A replica of the Springhouse, the site of the property’s sulphur springs, will also be incorporated.
Jim Justice, owner of The Greenbrier, says: “Over 200 years ago people came to White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia to improve their health; soaking in the sulphur water, using hollowed-out trees for bathtubs, that’s how The Greenbrier was born. By developing the new Greenbrier Medical Institute, the world’s leading doctors and healthcare experts can come together and act as a think tank to stimulate medical research, drive innovation, force change and redefine how the world and individuals approach health, wellness and longevity.”
The professionals responsible for the concept and development of the new Greenbrier Medical Institute include doctors James Andrews and Michael Immel, and healthcare developer Jack T. Diamond. The aim is to create a state-of-the-art medical facility and forum for research. The first buildings of phase one will be completed late 2012/early 2013.
In lush landscape in West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains, Greenbrier is an award-winning resort that has been offering a welcoming home to its guests since 1778. This National Historic Landmark, also known as America’s Resort, provides a haven for travellers. In 2010, the resort opened the Casino Club and hosted the inaugural Greenbrier Classic golf event. In addition to golf on four championship courses, The Greenbrier’s amenities and services include a wide variety of meeting and event venues, several restaurants and lounges, access to more than 50 recreational activities and a 40,000 square-foot Spa. The Greenbrier is a founding member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and of Historic Hotels of America.
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