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Senate committee OKs sale of former Twin Valley psychiatric hospital
The Senate Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday, March 10, approved the $1.7 million sale of the former Twin Valley state psychiatric hospital in Dayton to Amamata LLC, a private Columbus-area health care company.
Sen. Fred Strahorn, D-Dayton, sponsor of the proposal, said he hoped for approval soon from the full Senate. House approval also would be required.
“I think it’s a great thing,” said Strahorn.
He offered the proposal as an amendment to House Bill 313, legislation that would permit counties to organize land banks to acquire abandoned properties and make plans for reusing them.
The House already passed the bill but if the full Senate approves it, the legislation would return to the House for concurrence with changes made by the Senate.
The state closed Twin Valley in 2008 to cut costs. Officials last month announced plans to sell the hospital to Amamata LLC of New Albany. Dr. John A. Johnson, a psychiatrist and company president-chief executive, said he plans to offer a full range of inpatient services at the site at 2611 Wayne Ave.
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By Janet Lewis
May 4, 2010 2:51 PM | Link to this
When I was employed by Eastway, Some of my clients were sent to Twin Valley to get medication adjustments, or for legal problems. I am familiar with Twin Valley and would like to work there.