The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, proudly celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony for Mountain Laurel Medical Center’s new Grantsville location on Friday, March 27.
Mountain Laurel Medical Center, a federally qualified community health center, provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, with a mission to deliver high-quality, accessible healthcare regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. The organization serves the region through a network of locations across Western Maryland and nearby West Virginia, offering services that address the physical, behavioral, and preventive health needs of the communities they serve.
The new facility, located at 28 Hershberger Lane, Grantsville, MD 21536, represents a continued investment in expanding access to care in Northern Garrett County. Designed to better serve patients and support the delivery of integrated, patient-centered services, the expanded space includes additional medical exam rooms and behavioral health therapy rooms, as well as room for growth of the care coordination team with added offices and meeting space. The facility also features a community pharmacy, further enhancing healthcare access in the region.
Michelle Dixon, CEO of Mountain Laurel Medical Center, expressed her appreciation to the many individuals and partners who played a role in bringing the new Grantsville facility to life. She acknowledged the collective effort of staff, board members, community partners, contractors, and local leaders, noting that the project reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare in Garrett County. Dixon emphasized that the new location is the result of strong collaboration and a unified vision to better serve the community for years to come.
The event was led by Garrett County Chamber of Commerce President Nick Sharps. Dignitaries in attendance included Robin Summerfield, Regional Director for Senator Chris Van Hollen; Delanie Blubaugh, Regional Director for Senator Angela Alsobrooks; Kendall Abruzzese, Outreach Coordinator for Congresswoman April McClain Delaney; Andrew Sargent, Business Retention & Expansion Representative with the Maryland Department of Commerce; Grantsville Mayor Emily Newman Edwards; Garrett County Commissioners Paul Edwards and Larry Tichnell; County Administrator Kevin Null; Kim Durst, Business Development Manager; Julie Yoder, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Board member and Mountain Laurel Medical Center Board member; Jennifer Hare, Health Officer with the Garrett County Health Department; and Chris Mullett, President of Garrett County Community Action Committee, Inc. Kendall Abruzzese also presented Mountain Laurel Medical Center’s new CEO, Michelle Dixon, with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition.
Garrett County Diplomats in attendance included Ron Bittinger (First United Bank & Trust), Kim Carter (Kim Carter Life Coaching, LLC), Leah Gregg (First United Bank & Trust), Julie Mead (The KW Collective at Deep Creek Lake), Sarena Rodeheaver (First United Bank & Trust), and Dave Stephens (NuWay Restoration & Cleaning), who assisted with the ceremonial ribbon cutting.
Congratulations to Mountain Laurel Medical Center on this exciting expansion and thanks them for their continued dedication to the health and well-being of Garrett County residents.
Article and photo courtesy of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.
