By Lori EhdeLuverne Community Hospital Board of Directors have announced a name and logo for the new hospital and clinic campus under construction on North Highway 75.The hospital will be called "Sioux Valley Luverne Hospital," and the clinic, which is part of the newly constructed building, will be called "Sioux Valley Luverne Medical Center."The new medical campus will open its doors next summer.The name and logo were unveiled during a special ceremony Wednesday morning at Luverne Community Hospital’s current facility.The name reflects a long-standing relationship between Luverne and Sioux Valley Hospitals and Health System, according to Steve Perkins, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Sioux Valley is a nationally-recognized health care system known for its innovation, technology, and expertise in caring for patients and families … We believe the new name reflects the kind of healthcare available right here in Luverne, too."The Luverne Community Hospital signed an associate agreement with Sioux Valley in 1996. Four years later, the board decided that it was in the best interest of the hospital to sign an ownership agreement (2000). According to Gerry Carl, CEO of Luverne Community Hospital, the new facility will allow for better healthcare delivery. It is designed for current technology and is wired for additional improvements as needed in the future.He said it’s good to have Sioux Valley as part of the hospital’s name. "It reflects being a part of a medical care organization that has worked with us in keeping healthcare local and that, along with our community, has helped support our new endeavor," he said.Sioux Valley Clinic – Luverne, with a staff of 10 medical providers, will be located in the same newly constructed building. "This will allow for the sharing of services and patient convenience when they or their family member is in need of care," said Clinic Manager, Laurie Jensen.The new names will not be officially used until the new hospital and clinic open."A name change means a lot of paper work for our organization, especially governmental paperwork," Carl said. "Making the announcement today gives us plenty of time to accomplish that prior to our opening. This begins a change process that everyone is excited about and will culminate in the opening of the new hospital late summer of next year."For more information about the hospital and building progress, go to www.luvernecommunityhospital.org.