Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna broke ground on a $15 million expansion that will include a two-story office/operating facility and a healing garden. The 50,000 square foot building will connect to the main building by an enclosed walkway. The first floor will be occupied by NEOCS.

The Heart Groups' Dr. Roger Tsai, who is chief partner with the hospitals cardiovascular services, said the move would benefit everyone. Outpatient testing can be consolidated and will create quality and convenience for patients and staff.

The construction will bring state-of-the-art care to Portage County and the project will take 10-18 months. Target date for completion is late fall 2007.