TWO SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HOSPITALS HAVE BECOME PART OF WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM. MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN NORTON AND LEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN PENNINGTON GAP MADE THE TRANSITION THIS WEEK. MOUNTAIN VIEW IS A 133-BED, FULL SERVICE FACILITY THAT HAS SERVED NORTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1948. LEE REGIONAL HAS OPERATED IN PENNINGTON GAP HOSPITAL FOR MORE THAN 70 YEARS. IN JUNE, WELLMONT REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES TO FULLY ACQUIRE BOTH HOSPITALS.