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The beam team: Baptist Memorial leaves mark atop Fayette County hospital project

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 21, 2026 5:03 PM CT | Published: July 21, 2026 5:03 PM CT

Baptist Memorial Health Care executives and local officials gathered Tuesday, July 21, to mark the placing the top beam on a $27 million hospital project in Fayette County.

Community members had the chance to sign the beam at the Fayette County Courthouse from July 6 through July 20. At the ceremony, local officials, construction partners and Baptist Memorial executives signed the beam. 

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Steve Bohnel

Steve Bohnel

Steve Bohnel is a Temple University graduate, originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He’s worked at news organizations in Iowa, Maryland and Pittsburgh, covering local and state politics. He covers health care, transportation and logistics, public companies, banking and finance and technology. He is an avid traveler, an Everton F.C. and Philadelphia sports fan, and likes collecting records and biking around town.


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