Monroe County residents now have a central location to receive their medical care close to home under one roof in the West End.

Amid much fanfare, a grand opening was held for the new $6 million Pocono Medical Center West End Healthcare Center in Brodheadsville on Thursday.

A standing-room-only crowd gathered to celebrate the new, two-story, 30,000-square-foot building at 120 Burrus Boulevard, off Route 209 in Chestnuthill Township.

In addition to doctors' offices, the center will have an urgent care unit.

See complete story in Friday's edition.