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IRON MOUNTAIN -- An empty lot on Woodward Avenue was a familiar sight for Iron Mountain residents once Dickinson County Hospital moved to its new location.

That all changed after Bellin Health swooped in and purchased the lot for its new medical clinic set to open this coming fall.

Since last October the site has been under construction to make way for the new Bellin Medical Clinic, which will be 18,300 sq. ft., costing an approximated three million dollars.

Ken Park, Superintendent of Moyle Construction, who is overseeing the construction, tells us that they are right on schedule.  The new clinic is consolidating all their physicians under one roof providing the capability for same day appointments.

The clinic will also fund the latest technology and machinery. This will provide their physicians and patient’s access to the best medical resources. In addition, there will be a lab and x-ray room in the facility making it a one stop shop for its patients.

Doctor Stephen Leonard has been a physician in the community for 36 years. In addition, the doctor will be working in the new facility once it’s complete and tells us he's excited for the grand opening.

"I think Bellin is a very good organization. They do a good job in primary care, and they seem to bring the latest technology to the job...it’s a win-win situation", says Leonard.