State moves toward closing Hiram Davis Medical Center, but lawmakers express concern about plan

State moves toward closing Hiram Davis Medical Center, but lawmakers express concern about plan

The Hiram W. Davis Medical Center has been slated for closure since August 2024, but some Virginia lawmakers remain hesitant to support the plan as families raise concerns about where residents with complex medical needs will go. The state-operated medical center in Petersburg provides long-term care for patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities.  On Thursday, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services…