Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus, shattered by a lethal tornado on March 1st, will be rebuilt from the ground up.
Sumter Hospital media director Marcus Johnson told GPB News that rebuilding the center will take between 18 and 36 months.
He said a semi-permanent structure with surgical facilities and wards will be opened by the end of September.
Patients are currently being treated in a series of hard-walled tents in the hospital's parking lot.
In related news, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia and Columbus Regional Hospital donated $50,000 and $20,000 dollars, respectively, to Sumter's “Indestructible” campaign.
The drive is aimed at gathering funds to rebuild the facility.
The two organizations join local, state and national institutions that have come to the hard-hit area's aid since the storm.
Sumter Regional Hospital.
