Here are five things to know:
1. Prior to visiting the center, Gov. Branstad spoke about the surgery center’s cost benefits and referred to the center as a “real leader in outpatient surgery.”
2. Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center performs nearly 6,000 surgeries each year.
3. More than 60 physicians across many specialties staff the ASC, and also provide services at Mercy Iowa City hospital.
4. The surgery center is equipped with two beds for 23-hour observation purposes.
5. Every two years, Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center hosts an open house.
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