b'Cone Health Expansion and New Facilities: Strategic Growth and Investments in the FutureCone Health isnt just adding buildings. We are strategically expanding access to care across the Piedmont Triad, recognizing that health care isnt one-size-fits-all. Our recent moves show a commitment to meeting diverse needs, from everyday ailments to specialized medicine. MedCenter Asheboro is a prime example. Opened in October of 2024, its a comprehensive medical hub bringing urgent care, primary care, comprehensive cancer center and a pharmacy directly to Randolph County. This reduces travel burdens for residents and brings the best access to our neighbors there. Cone Healths first Winston-Salem urgent care also opened in 2024. It addresses the increasing demand for convenient, on-demand care. Its the perfect solution for those everyday health hiccupssprains, minor infectionsthat dont necessarily warrant a trip to the ED.In November of 2023, the new Cone Health Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Heart, Vascular & Lung Health opened in Greensboro. The 11,000 sq. ft., $1.5 million facility includes new fitness equipment, advanced rehabilitation care and a teaching kitchen, all made possible through visionary and generous $1 million gift from the Toleo Foundation. I know that my father would be so pleased to see how rehabilitation is being expanded to focus on prevention and wellness, stated Toleo Foundation President Randall Kaplan.These strategic moves highlight our commitment to creating a tighter, more accessible health care safety net across the Piedmont Triad, ensuring that care is convenient, comprehensive and closer to home. Its a smart, community-focused strategy that positions us well for the future of health care Cone Health Urgent Care opened its eighthand brings to life our brand promise: We Are Right Here With You. location in a busy Winston-Salem shopping center, Burke Mill Village. In 2024, Cone Health made significant investments in Greensboro with the purchase of three key properties: 31.5 acres near U.S. 29 and East Cone Blvd. - $10.75M, 30.8 acres on Horse Pen Creek Road - $15.25M and 6.12 acres at 1120 N. Church St. - $11.75M Cone Health opened the new Heart & Vascular Center at Alamance Regional Medical Center on May 1, 2024. The center includes 14,000 square feet of new space and 49,000 square feet of renovated space, with expanded treatment capabilities including advanced catheter labs, modernized pre- and post-procedure spaces and specialized cardiac imaging technology, advancing new standards for early detection, prevention and treatment of heart disease. While Cone Health has no immediate development plans for the properties, these strategic purchases reflect our commitment to reinvesting in the community. By securing these key locations, Cone Health is positioned to enhance future value-based care in a way that is both cost-effective and deeply rooted in supporting the well-being of the surrounding neighborhoods.18CONE HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT'