July 19 Planning Commission Hearing Comments

Any comments, thoughts, observations or facts learned from those in attendance?

 

Here's one perspective:

http://www.leesburg2day.com/current.cfm?catid=17&newsid=9225

 

Thoughts on last nights hearing. I am always open to listening to reasons why/why not have a hospital here in Broadlands. I still have not heard a valid reason why not have it here. The noise, traffic digration of our community has not been proven. I do know that we do need to address the needs of this growing county. We have addressed it in many ways, healthcare absolutely not being one of them. Hospitals are a necessity of life- Oh yes, Quality life. Build it somewhere else it what some are saying. HCA researched it and wants to build it here because of the growth issue. Gee lets wait until we have an even bigger problem no possibility of meeting the healthcare needs of the vast majority of people in this area.

 

How is building it across from Worldcomm not going to address the needs of the growing community?

 

HCA is offering to build it here in Broadlands not WorldComm. I don't want to wait another year or two for this to start all over again. The interest in building there (WorldComm) needs to come first. What did I miss?

 

One HUGE reason, with several comments. It aint gonna happen. HCA has a site, HCA has state approval for that site, and no specific land, price or deal exists for a site near Worldcom.

It would be land locked as LHI is. The Greenway provides quick and easy access to more of the County residents. I wouldn't call Waxpool a main corridor. Kills the concept. All causing unacceptable delays for the needs that exist NOW.

I thought you were OK with it now that adult psych beds was clarified as not being part of the proposal.

Let's get back to the topic, before it gets hijacked, ...the meeting.

How is building it across from Worldcomm not going to address the needs of the growing community?
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What give right to build where hospital say so? You say people not can say where better?? People live here get right to say not want it. bertmv say before Reston Hospital only "extra minutes" a way. Why say and want other hospital here? Sorry this not make sense me.

 

In response to last message, I am not sure I understand what you are talking about, but let me try my best to address it. My previous statements were that I CHOICE to drive to Reston in a non-emergency situation (it is not the closests hospital) In an emergency situation I would not have that choice. An ambulance goes to to closests hospital, which would be Loudoun. Lets get back to the current forums subject-the hearing last night. I was there and have posted my opinions. Bertmv

 

I hope you not go Purcelvile bertmv. They no have hospital any where near them. You probable die! Not possable have hospital every where. Already have hospital in Lansdwone it not full. Put hopsital other place where make more sense.

 

If I was in need of emergency care from Purcellville, I would much rather fly down 7 (by pass) to the Greenway to the hospital. Forget about all the way down 7 to Loudoun Hospital. Forget about all the way down 50.

 

Dang Yu Hyung
Where else does it make more sense to put a much needed hospital? The fact of the matter is that HCA wants it in Broadlands. Some people are for it some are against it. I don't live in Purcerville I have lived in Ashburn 15 years. 6 of these years have been spent in Broadlands. It is simple, the hospital is needed HCA is offering it to our community. I believe it would be an asset. I hope you were able to attend the meeting last night. I heard it was also on one of the cable channels. They are very imformitive for all of us that are concerned---both sides. It is actually a blessing to see that people care enough about this community to stand up for what each of us feels is for the best interest of the community.

 

I thought the meeting was well attended on both sides. I was glad to see Mark Looney address the false statements contained in the petition, Tony Raker's letter and Donna's letter.

 

Oh, one other thing...what kind of data might Dr. Puccio (from Loudoun's ER) have to back up his statement re: 10 minute wait in the ER? That's not been the case in my personal experiences nor anyone I've spoken with.

 

jeanne, could you please give me exactly what you are referring to as "false Statements" in either of those letters that were sent out. I will provide you with the necessary documentation to substantiate their validity. Thanks

 

If you were in Purcellville why wouldn't you want a hospital closer to you that meets your communities needs? See that's the problem with the pro hospital crowd, they defy their own logic. Pick up a map and it's obvious to anyone that a hospital is not needed NOW so close to another hospital.

 

Can we all see a copy of this very controversial letter. It got blasted by multiple speakers at this meeting. I would guess it was not as bad as represented, but I must say, it raised a lot of questions, and didn't help the LHI cause.

I would think, if it is to be defended as "unbiased and factual", it should be presented in full context, not in "spin fashion" after the fact.

Where can we read a copy? Is it on the "Citizens Against Broadland's Hospital" website?

 

Donna,

1. "The hospital will lower property values."

You offer not one shred of evidence to back up this claim. If this was true, there certainly would be existing studies from other hospitals. Where are they? I have searched for them but could not find ANY. I believe the opposite is true. IMO the hospital is a major improvement over the 7 building 5 story office complex with with a massive parking lot and almost no buffer.

2. You mention studies about traffic to medical "office buildings" being 3 times higher but offer no cite.

Where can I read these supposed studies and why didn't you cite them?

3. "A second hospital built in our Broadlands neighborhood does not improve access to healthcare for citizens living in western and southern parts of our County."

This is obviously false. Driving time from South Riding to BRMC would at least 10 - 15 minutes less than LHC. Same goes for the west. Driving time from the Rt. 7/15 bypass and the Greenway exit to BRMC is less than to Lansdowne. Western Loudoun residents would travel through Leesburg to either hospital.

 

Donna...you can refer to SoxFan's post on p14 of the other hospital thread. The COPN provides written documentation as to what HCA told Richmond...contrary to what is written in your letter and Tony Raker's letter.