Executive Director Thomas Loftus stated HealthCare on the Square was able to pay monies owed to the Internal Revenue Service with the assistance of Citizens Community Bank of South Hill. "If it wasn't for them we could not have done this," Loftus said, adding that the bank provided HealthCare on the Square with a short-term loan, which was used to pay the IRS $113,000 and pay the pharmacy supplier McKesson $39,000 for medicines in the pharmacy at the time it was closed. "Bank representatives Vin Montgomery and Todd Jones were instrumental in us achieving our goals," Loftus said. Once McKesson was paid, Healthcare on the Square was able to sell all the drugs in the pharmacy to a retailer or return them to the manufacturer for credit. The sale of the drugs brought in $315,000. This was then used to pay off the short-term loan.

When the pharmacy reopens, Loftus said, the productivity of new Healthcare on the Square physicians will generate the activity in the new pharmacy. "With more patients, more prescriptions will become available, " said Loftus. Loftus had previously stated that Congressman Virgil Goode was able to persuade the USDA to provide Healthcare on the Square with a temporary waiver which allowed them to spend $330,000 as they saw fit, even if on day- to-day operations. "The USDA (now) owes us $380,00, which we are in the process of working out the necessary problems that will allow them to release," said Loftus. "There is a leaky wall being replaced. When the work is done the money will be released." Loftus said B&B Consultants of South Hill are overseeing the project.

Loftus said on Monday that the fitness center has reorganized and is now a co-operative. "The members founded a co-op," he said. "HealthCare on the Square will continue to provide the facility. The fitness center members will be responsible for building up the membership." Staff member Erselle Ellis stated the center has members from "all over." Loftus said the motto for the fitness center is, "Every member gets a member." He stated the fitness center would be able to expand to meet the needs of those joining. "We welcome individuals, corporate memberships, and even out of towners and house guest as day members," he said. According to Loftus, a direct mailing of around 20,000 flyers will soon be going out to reach the public. Hopes are to have a physical therapist partner with the center and Community Memorial Healthcenter. The facility's equipment includes treadmills, Elliptical, stationary bikes, a variety of Dynabands, stability balls, and areas for aerobic flexibility. The fitness center's hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The intentions are to extend the hours within the next few weeks.

Loftus said the pharmacy would be opening up again within the next 30 to 60 days. "We have hired another doctor and are interviewing a third one," he said. "These three doctors will be there for us as we reopen the pharmacy." According to Loftus, once the third doctor is in place it will be at least 30 days before the pharmacy can reopen, according to state law. "The law says that once the pharmacy is ready we must go in and do a complete inventory check," he said, adding that regulations would also require all new medicines be purchased in order to ensure fresh medication. "We will then need approval of the Pharmacy Board before we can open," Loftus said.

The facility is also the only Tri Care pharmacy in the area. The program is a benefit of active or retired military and their dependents. Loftus noted representatives had all worked hard to see that the Virginia Community Care Network of Virginia and the Boydton facility were utilized. Loftus also said that, along with the two new physicians, officials are also seeking another dentist to join Dr. David Eason and his staff. "We would like to see a student such as one from the Virginia Commonwealth University join our staff once they graduate in June." He said a student would be excused of much of their dental loans by the state should they practice in a rural community.

"I would like to make sure the community is aware of all the services we offer," Loftus said. "We accept most insurance providers. The Veterans Administration is a strong supporter of our programs and all veterans are able to use our facility." According to Loftus, Sen. Jim Webb and the Veterans Administration have played an active roll in helping Healthcare on the Square.