Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas recently signed an agreement withAlberici Healthcareto build a $7.6 million addition and renovation. The hospital will feature an additional 18,000 sq ft of space for surgery, obstetrics, and a new main entrance. Approval for renovation of the labs, imaging, and emergency departments is expected within the next 60 days. Construction is expected to start in September, and the project is scheduled for completion in late 2003.